Protesting Police Violence in Modern America
From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling for change. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| BISACS | JNF053140, JNF025250 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Subject | History, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Division | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Core Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Season | 2020-12-15 |
| ISBN | 9781532194672, 9781098214197 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
| Lexile | 820 |
| ATOS Interest Level | Not AR |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | FREE! Core Library Connection FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Protesting Police Violence in Modern America (Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America) – Booklist
★STARRED★ Clearly written sentences and an even-handed presentation of the facts characterize this important volume in the Core Library Guide to Racism in America series (6 titles), which helpfully explores and contextualizes the surge in protests against police brutality over the past several years. This is a hot-button topic that inspires a lot of strong feelings, and this volume is admirable in its neutral tone, its adherence to facts, and its avoidance of bothsidesism.
Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A solid purchase about current racism in the United States. The standout title Race and the Media in Modern America is a highly recommended purchase; it presents timeless information that is not as often found in other series about modern race relations in the United States.
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