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1	Us and Them: A History of Intolerance in America more books like this by Jim Carnes add to wishlist The history of intolerance in the United States begins in colonial times. Discrimination on the basis of religion, race, and sexual orientation have been characteristic of our society for more than three centuries. Us and Them illuminates these dark corners of our nation's past and traces its ongoing efforts to live up to its ideals. Through 14 ... see all copies from $2.70! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Race: A History Beyond Black and White more books like this by Marc Aronson add to wishlist Award-winning author Marc Aronson explores not only the different forms racial prejudice has taken, but the way it has manifested itself in the politics, philosophies, and beliefs of individuals and civilizations, in this ambitious and fascinating study. Photos. see all copies from $5.42! new only from $6.71! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Let's Talk about Race more books like this by Julius Lester, Karen Barbour (Illustrator) add to wishlist Julius Lester views each person's life as a story, citing his own as an example. Lester was born in St. Louis in 1939. His father was a minister, and he had a brother who died. He's Jewish, loves to eat fish, and enjoys crossword puzzles. All of these are important elements of who he is. He is also black, and though this is an aspect of his story, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Hate Hurts: How Children Learn and Unlearn Prejudice more books like this by Caryl Stern-Larosa, Ellen Hofheimer Bettmann add to wishlist In an unprecedented collaboration with the Anti-Defamation League, Scholastic is publishing the definitive book for parents and children on confronting and conquering bias and encouraging appreciation for our differences. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The School Is Not White!: A True Story of the Civil Rights Movement more books like this by Doreen Rappaport, Curtis James (Illustrator) add to wishlist Gorgeously illustrated and told, this is the true story of what occurred in a small Mississippi town in the 1960s when a family of sharecroppers wanted their eight children to have an equal opportunity for a good education and sent them to the "all-white" schools. see all copies from $4.93! new only from $5.39!
6	The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano more books like this by Margarita Engle, Sean Qualls (Illustrator) add to wishlist A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Rise & Fall of Jim Crow more books like this by Richard Wormser add to wishlist Based on a four-part PBS series, this is an inspiring account of African Americans against segregation in the brutal years after slavery and before the dawn of the civil Rights movement. 100 photos. see all copies from $5.00! new only from $42.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Let Them Play more books like this by Margot Theis Raven, Chris Ellison (Illustrator) add to wishlist Raven and Ellison tell the true story of an all-black Little League team formed in 1955 in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, that was not allowed to participate in the Little League World Series. see all copies from $8.56! new only from $10.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Journey more books like this by Sheila Hamanaka add to wishlist "A moving depiction of the Japanese experience in 20th-century America, centered on the Japanese internment during WWII. Hamanaka has painted a 25-foot, five panel mural summarizing this experience--an artwork that's a complex, elegantly orchestrated blend of realistic portraits, caricatures and traditional symbols that recalls the social protest ... see all copies from $9.40! signed copies \| SVS
10	The Black Press and the Struggle for Civil Rights more books like this by Carl Senna add to wishlist An account of the black press from the first black newspaper to the integration of black journalists into the mainstream of American journalism. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Totally Tolerant: Spotting and Stopping Prejudice more books like this by Diane Webber, Laurie Mandel add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.30! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Double V Campaign: African-Americans in World War II more books like this by Michael L Cooper add to wishlist Recounts how African Americans fought two wars during World War II, one against enemy dictators abroad and the other against racial discrimination at home. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine more books like this by E Lucas add to wishlist A brief introduction to the nine African-American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.57! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Interracial America more books like this by Eleanor Stanford add to wishlist From affirmative action to interracial marriage, race is one of the most complex and controversial issues in America today. The authors in this anthology explore these debates, incorporating diverse experiences and opinions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| SVS
15 view cover	African Americans and Jewish Americans: A History of Struggle more books like this by Robert Green, Hedda Garza add to wishlist Beginning with the colonial period in North America, the author traces the history of both groups to the present and reveals a wealth of cooperation between Jews and African Americans: in the support for New Deal social legislation, the antifascist struggle, and the Civil Rights movement, to name a few. Garza does not ignore the conflicts that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	Why Is Everybody Picking on Us: Understanding the Roots of Prejudice more books like this by Terrence Webster-Doyle, Rod Cameron (Illustrator) add to wishlist This guide pinpoints prejudice of all types - ethnic, religious, sexual, or other - as a root cause of teasing and bullying. A series of creative stories, questions and problem-solving exercises lead to discoveries of how prejudice arises and is sustained. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.70!
17 view cover	Race Relations more books like this by James D Torr (Editor) add to wishlist It is an understatement to say that race is a sensitive issue in American society. Controversies over race relations range from disagreement over whether they are improving or not to complex questions about the effects of race-conscious policies on society. This volume explores these topics in the following chapters: What Is the State of Race ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.88! \| SVS
18 view cover	Racial Profiling more books like this by Kris Hirschmann (Editor) add to wishlist Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates. Articles are printed in their entirety and footnotes and source notes are retained. These books offer the reader not only a full spectrum of dissent on the subject, but also the ability to test the ... see all copies from $5.62! new only from $25.44! \| SVS
19 view cover	Hate Groups more books like this by Deborah Able add to wishlist Examines the historical roots of modern American hate crimes, some of the people and groups that carry out such crimes, and what their motivations might be. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Skin I'm in Skin I'm in: A First Look at Racism a First Look at Racism more books like this by Pat Thomas, CMI, Lesley Harker (Illustrator) add to wishlist Addressing racial discrimination, this title encourages kids to accept and be comfortable with differences of skin color and other racial characteristics among their friends and in themselves. Includes a guide for parents with a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. see all copies from $2.86! new only from $3.00! \| SVS
21 view cover	What Color Are You? more books like this by Darwin Walton, Hal Franklin (Photographer) add to wishlist This is a book that defines 'colour' for the intermediary grade child, using brief rhythmic text, a glossary of terms, and over 60 photographs in full colour. The significance and the insignificance of colour are brought out in rich imaginative treatment, based on scientific data. It is a book which can teach an important lesson in social studies. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.47!
22 view cover	Anti-Semitism more books like this by Mark McKain (Editor) add to wishlist In the twentieth century, anti-Semitism fueled the Holocaust--the systematic attempt to exterminate the Jews. One of the repercussions of the Holocaust was the founding of the state of Israel as a secure haven to protect the Jewish people. However, the establishment of Israel has not ended anti-Semitism. Now, in the 21st century, anti-Semitism is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.55! \| SVS
23 view cover	Cultural Diversity: Conflicts and Challenges: Conflicts and Challenges more books like this by Kathlyn Gay add to wishlist Cultural Diversity: Conflicts and Challenges is part of the series It Happened to Me featuring teen voices. Topics such as prejudice, religious bigotry, racism, gender bias, sexual orientation, scapegoating, and stereotyping are presented with stories about young people who have faced problems and challenges and with forthright views from young ... see all copies from $3.16! new only from $4.45!
24 view cover	White Supremacy Groups more books like this by Mitchell Young (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $11.98! new only from $26.21! \| SVS
25 view cover	North Star to Freedom more books like this by Gena Kinton Gorrell, Rosemary Brown (Foreword by) add to wishlist The history of the Underground Railroad, including how it was started, its route through the United States and Canada, and the many dangers escaped slaves faced as they tried to follow it to freedom. Illustrated with period posters, paintings, and archival photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.56! \| first editions

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