Autor: Lisa A. Crayton

Toni Morrison has received the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Pulitzer Prize, and many other awards. In order to fully appreciate what this amazing author has accomplished, students must know where …

This captivating and inspirational volume of biographies celebrates the lives of those who railed against slavery. Beginning with an overview of the institution, the narrative turns to biographical e …

Teens with disabilities are at an increased risk of being bullied and need help addressing and overcoming the unique forms of bullying they face. This insightful resource combines information about b …

The fight for disability rights continues, even in the wake of successful, ongoing advocacy, activism, and legislation. This valuable resource depicts how the fight has enhanced the lives of people w …

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 university …

Economic depression is a term frequently heard in the news and an event read about in history class. But what exactly is it? Supporting financial literacy in school and in life, this text breaks down …

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 g …

This engaging text breaks down the complicated concept of inflation for readers and explains what inflation is, what causes it, its effects on the rest of the economy, and its impact on everyday life …

Through engaging, easily understood language, readers will learn about the specifics of an economic recession, including the difference between a recession and a depression, what can be done about a …

Annually inundated with commercials, news segments, and online articles during tax season, students might be wondering about the intricacies of the American tax system. Designed to prepare readers fo …

Engaging text breaks down the complicated subject of the stock market and explains what it is, its history, what really happens on Wall Street, and how it can affect readers personally. Students will …

Born in England and raised by a progressive father, an abolitionist who also believed women were equal to men, Elizabeth Blackwell is famous for becoming America’s first woman doctor. But her story i …

Growing up poor in a small town in Georgia, Alice Walker became aware of the effects of prejudice and segregation at a young age. She would later call on these early experiences when writing her most …

Discriminatory comments, racial profiling, and hate crimes are examples of racist behavior. Whether subtle or overt, such behavior is harmful. When teens understand what constitutes racist behavior a …

Cultural appropriation is a form of identity theft. It happens when someone adopts another culture’s identifiable, tangible elements without honoring their cultural importance or significance. It inc …

For decades leading up to the civil rights movement, African Americans faced segregation, danger, and humiliation while using public transportation and facilities. Interstate travel posed additional …

Floods, blizzards, earthquakes, and tornadoes are just a few of the natural disasters occurring frequently around the world. They are unpredictable and destructive, and can spark fear and confusion i …

Through Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and Bible verses, kids will discover that Dr. King’s Christian faith was the foundation for his activism and that God calls us to stand up for justice …