Atrocities in Action

From the Set Racial Justice in America: Histories

The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Atrocities in Action explores the various forms of violent and cruel oppression Black people have endured over the years in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey 305.800973
Lexile 940L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level X
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Series Racial Justice in America: Histories
Language English
Available Formats Reinforced book (9781534187498), Paperback (9781534188891), PDF (9781534190290), ePub (9781534196131), Hosted ebook (9781534191693), Kindle (9781534194595)
Copyright 2022
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs, Historical photographs

Author: Kevin P. Winn

Author: Kelisa Wing

Kelisa Wing, Hedreich Nichols, and Leigh Ann Erickson are all authors, educators, and activists working to promote anti-racism and equality in our schools and beyond.

  • What is an Atrocity?
  • Lynching in Early U.S. History
  • The Rise of White Terrorism
  • Lynching in Plain View
  • Targeting Veterans
  • Unpunished Crimes and Lynching's Legacy
  • Show What You Know
  • Extend Your Learning
  • Glossary
  • Index
Activities for further learning
Author/Illustrator biography
Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Table of contents
Teaching guides
Full-color photographs, Historical photographs