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Working Toward Achieving Civil Rights

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125477

People often associate civil rights with the campaign in the late 1950s and 1960s to achieve social and political equality and freedom for black Americans in the United States. Civil rights campaigners have also fought to gain rights for Chicanos and Indigenous peoples. Worldwide, the struggle for civil rights has included Catholics in Northern Ireland, Aboriginal peoples in Australia, and black South Africans. Describing reform movements in history, this book also brings campaigns for civil rights up to date with rights for women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves.

Working Toward Achieving Workers' Rights

Catherine Brereton (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125484

The right to be paid for work, to have time off, and to work in a safe environment might seem to us as guaranteed, but throughout history people worldwide have had to campaign and fight for these rights. This book looks at actions such as the matchgirls' strike in 1888 and the campaigns for an end to child labor and for equal pay for women. The struggle by activists continues today with workers being affected by an increasingly global economy, climate change, and changing working patterns. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves.

Working Toward Abolishing Slavery

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125460

This book focuses on the slave trade that took more than 12 million captured Africans to the Americas to be owned and worked in cruel and inhuman conditions. Stories of resistance and rebellion by enslaved peoples include the Haitian rebellion and the Amistad Revolt. Key activists featured include Cyrille Bissette and Sojourner Truth. The forms of slavery that exist today are examined along with the campaigns and activists protesting them. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves.

Working Toward Abolishing Poverty

Tim Cooke (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427125453

Huge numbers of people in developing countries and up to one quarter of populations in developed countries live below the poverty line. Poverty is linked to migration, warfare, low-skilled work, and women's and children's rights. This book looks at some of the key anti-poverty campaigns and activists, from Josephine Butler to campaigners today tackling period poverty and setting up microbanks. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves.

How Has Democracy Evolved?

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668249

From its roots in ancient Greece to its revitalization in the Age of Enlightenment and beyond, democracy as a form of government has changed over time. Find out what threats democracy faces today, and how it is a process that requires constant upkeep and renewal.

What Is Democracy?

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668256

Democratic governments and processes are based on shared ideals for the common good of all citizens. Find out what these democratic values are and how to take part in democracy in your own country and community.

Democracy and Other Forms of Government

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668232

What is the difference between a representative democracy and an autocracy or dictatorship? Are all democracies equal? Why are some people attracted to authoritarian governments? This fascinating book explains why democracy can be a fragile form of government, requiring constant effort and attention from its citizens. Students are encouraged to investigate the ways their own governments respond to the needs and wants of its people.

Active Citizenship in Democracy

Rebecca Sjonger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039668225

Young people all over the world are doing it. Whether through anti-racism protests, taking part in model governments, or joining global climate strikes, youth are strengthening democracy by exercising one of the fundamental democratic rights: participation. This thoughtful book uses real life examples to show how citizens can exercise their rights and make their communities and countries more democratic, just, and fair--even when they are not yet old enough to vote.

The War Against the Flu

Louise Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151490

The flu is so common that people don't often see it as a deadly and debilitating disease. Despite the advances made by science, each year 5 million people worldwide get the flu, and thousands die from complications. This fascinating book sheds light on what the flu is, and the role of medical technology in diagnosing it and developing treatments such as drugs and vaccines.

The War Against Smallpox

Louise Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151483

Like many viruses, smallpox is highly contagious. It's also dreadful, deadly, and thanks to microscopes and modern technology--now officially eradicated. This fascinating book explains how a concerted effort to produce a vaccine and distribute it around the world helped eliminate the deadly scourge by 1980.

The War Against Polio

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151476

Polio plagued humans for thousands of years with no cure and few effective treatments. This informative book describes how there was no real understanding of what it was until scientists were able to do research on the disease using microscopes. It was not until 1961 that a vaccine was developed. Since then, polio has been eradicated in most of the world.

The War Against Malaria

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151469

Malaria is an ancient disease caused by a parasite passed through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is only now--through extensive scientific research--that malaria can be prevented, treated, and cured. This fascinating book examines the difficulties malaria still presents and how science is working on a "zero malaria plan" that will one day eradicate the disease entirely.

The War Against Ebola

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151452

A rare and deadly disease, Ebola is one of a number of different viruses that have "jumped" from animals to humans. This informative book shows how scientists studied the virus and began working on treatments and vaccines that will not only make Ebola less deadly, but will further the knowledge of other diseases.

The War Against COVID-19

Cynthia O'Brien (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151445

This timely book follows the emergence of COVID-19 in December 2019, and describes how, within a few short months, it transformed the way the world was living and working. The first major world pandemic in more than 100 years brought new testing and technology to the forefront, resulting in the fastest-ever vaccine creation.

The War Against Cancer

Sarah Eason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151438

Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer, and research to find cures owes much to the microscope and the study of cells. This detailed book looks at how, over time, this much-feared group of diseases has become more understood, more treatable with advanced technology, and ultimately more curable.

The War Against AIDS

Louise Spilsbury (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427151421

More than 38 million people around the world live with HIV/AIDS. For decades, scientists have been studying AIDS and the HIV virus that causes it. This fascinating book describes its emergence as a new disease and the reasons why it took as long as it did to find a treatment. Find out how, thanks to new treatments and technologies, this disease that was once almost unstoppable can now be effectively treated and, in some cases, cured.

Protests

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427150967

What makes a protest and why are protests important to democracies? This timely book examines the phenomena of protests historically and discusses the different ways people voice their opinion to effect change.

Housing and Homelessness

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427150950

It is estimated about 150 million people around the world are homeless. What homelessness means, why people become homeless, and how governments and organizations work to end homelessness are some of the topics addressed in this detailed examination of a complex problem.

Carbon Tax

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427150943

Taxing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming, is one method governments are using to help decrease or control climate change. This informative title looks at the costs and benefits of this sometimes controversial tax and how different jurisdictions are implementing them.

Living in Lockdown

Samantha Kohn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427156129

When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in 2020, nearly every country in the world went into some form of lockdown. Yet each was different. With fascinating images and informative text, this book looks at the rules and restrictions people lived under and how they affected work, school, commerce, and daily life. A detailed final chapter examines the success and failures of lockdown and how countries could approach future pandemics.

Making Communities Resilient to Pandemics

Linda Barghoorn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427156075

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the problems and flaws in the way we live in modern cities and communities. This useful book analyzes why some cities and countries suffered more than others by the harms inflicted by the pandemic. By exploring historical and contemporary pandemics, we can learn how cities and countries can assess their vulnerabilities and find ways to reduce the risk to citizens in future pandemics.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

Samantha Kohn (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427156068

When people boarded the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February 2020, they had no idea their luxury vacation would turn into a nightmare of quarantine, sickness, and death. Using real examples of living through the pandemic, this fascinating book gives an overall inside look at how much changed and how quickly during COVID-19--the first major pandemic since 1918. A useful timeline will help readers keep track of the major events during the pandemic.

Brave Leaders and Activists

J.P. Miller (author) Chellie Carroll (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128164

The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more.

Equality and Diversity

Charlie Ogden (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427118967

Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.

Chris Gardner

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988960

After a difficult childhood, Chris Gardner promised he would be a good father. He also vowed to become successful. When he found himself homeless as a single dad, Gardner didn’t give up. Instead, the Navy veteran put all his energy into becoming a stockbroker and building a happy life. Today Gardner inspires people to keep reaching for their dreams.