Discusses the life of the author, and examines several of her works, such as "Beloved," "Song of Solomon," and "The Bluest Eye," using the context of her background.

A Student's Guide to Toni Morrison (Understanding Literature)

Crayton, Lisa A.

Children's Books

Enslow Pub Inc

Using explanatory text, photos, and graphics, this book makes it easier for readers to understand the complicated and often controversial topic of globalization by discussing the different types of globalization, how and why it occurs, its effect on people, and what it means in the Internet Age.

Globalization: What It Is and How It Works (Economics in the 21st Century)

La Bella, Laura

History

"Describes the premise of inflation and how it affects the economy"--

Inflation: What It Is and How It Works (Economics in the 21st Century)

Hart, Joyce

Toni Morrison has received the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Pulitzer Prize, and many other awards. But in order to fully appreciate what this amazing author has accomplished, students must know where she came from, the era in which she grew up, and how these details influenced the major themes, style, and language of her writing. Through critical analysis, excerpts, and direct quotations from Morrison herself, this text will allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of her work.

Reading and Interpreting the Works of Toni Morrison (Lit Crit Guides)

Teen & Young Adult

"Describes the intricacies of the American tax system"--

Taxes: What They Are and How They Work (Economics in the 21st Century)

Describes the history and functions of the stock market, including information on its relationship to the Great Depression and the recession that began in 2008.

The Stock Market: What It Is and How It Works (Economics in the 21st Century)

Furgang, Kathy

Education & Reference

Profiles some of the most famous abolitionists, including such figures as Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison.

Collective Biographies of Slave Resistance Heroes (Slavery and Slave Resistance)

Biographies

Chronicles the life and career of the doctor, covering her youth, work during the Civil War, and women's rights advocacy.

Elizabeth Blackwell: Doctor and Advocate for Women in Medicine (Heroes of the Women's Suffrage Movement)

Only Light Can Do That: 60 Days of MLK – Devotions for Kids

King Jr., Martin Luther

Stevens, Sharifa

Tommy Nelson

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows readers how little things can bring about big change.\nBook Description\nFresh take on biographies for elementary readers showing cultural relevance and continuing influence of people from the past and present. Features authentic yet engaging nonfiction narrative text, vibrant photos and illustrations, infographics, sidebars, primary sources, and fact boxes. Aligns with national and state social studies standards for teaching people, places, and the environment, as well as Common Core and career readiness standards.

Wangari Maathai: Get to Know the Woman Who Planted Trees to Bring Change (People You Should Know)

Capstone Pr Inc

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