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Atrocities in action / Kevin P. Winn with Kelisa Wing.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Racial justice in America: HistoriesDescription: 32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781534187498
  • 9781534188891
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Atrocities in actionDDC classification:
  • 305.8 WIN 23
LOC classification:
  • E185 .W767 2022
Contents:
What is an atrocity? -- Lynching in early U.S. History -- The rise of white terrorism -- Lynching in plain view -- Targeting veterans -- Unpunished crimes and lynching's legacy.
Summary: "The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Non Fiction MVS Library Children's Room G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) 305.8 WIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4008710

Includes index.

What is an atrocity? -- Lynching in early U.S. History -- The rise of white terrorism -- Lynching in plain view -- Targeting veterans -- Unpunished crimes and lynching's legacy.

"The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--

Grades: 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing

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