Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Roots of racism, by Kelly Bakshi, MS ED ; content consultant, Dr. Eileen O'Brien

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Roots of racism

bibliographydictionaries

by Kelly Bakshi, MS ED ; content consultant, Dr. Eileen O'Brien

Race in America

"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website

Jesse Owens busts records and myths -- Human divisions prior to race -- Colonialism, slavery, and race -- Early schools of thought on race -- Slavery in the Colonies -- Race and Native Americans -- Race and immigrants -- Fear and racism -- Why does racism persist? -- Essential facts -- Glossary

juvenile