Burling, Alexis

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice Systemexamines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to face these issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explores careers in the field of writing, discussing how to get started and what skills are needed.

Explores careers in the field of music, discussing how to get started and what skills are needed.

" ... discusses how in 1969, a group of ... Native American activists launched a 19-month takeover of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, seeking to highlight the poor living conditions that persisted in Native American communities throughout the country"--Amazon.

Chronicles the life of "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee, discussing her childhood, schooling, aversion to publicity, award-winning book, and other related topics.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Literature features groundbreaking figures in literary fiction, genre fiction, science fiction, nonfiction and memoir, feminist writing, poetry, and young adult literature. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Women have made a difference in every field imaginable, and they continue to do so today. Women's Lives in History introduces readers to dozens of these remarkable people. Women in Business features groundbreaking figures in beauty, food, banking, technology, and many other areas. Compelling text and vivid photographs bring these women to life. Features include essential facts, a timeline, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Analyzes heroes and heroism in American literature, including examples from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," and Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter.".

"Examines the life of Anne Frank ... Readers will learn about Frank's family background, education, and harrowing experiences during the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how the Kennedy family got their start in politics, their impact from the White House and other government positions, and how the Kennedy legacy continues to impact politics."--Provided by publisher.