Race and Policing in Modern America
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police's origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline. 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 |
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 | 9781532194689, 9781098214203 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 800 |
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 |
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.