"The co-host of the Maintenance Phase podcast and creator of Your Fat Friend equips you with the facts to debunk common anti-fat myths and with tools to take action for fat justice"--

"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. What Are Race and Racism? examines the complex meanings of these concepts, what roles they play in society, and how they affect individuals in America today. 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.

"Class and Race examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."-- "Discussions of social and economic class have taken center stage in the modern American political landscape. Activists chant about the...

". . . examines the difficulties that low-wage and middle-class Americans experience when trying to move up the economic ladder, and takes a close look at the roles race and geography play in mobility today"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a close look at the segment of the population that lies between the poor and the rich, examining how this group has played an important role in US society and how it has changed in recent decades."--

"Offers a close look at the wealthiest one percent of Americans and how they compare to the other 99 percent, examining how this group impacts the country's economy and society."--

"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to decrease disparities. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to face these issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"Explores the present-day repercussions of slavery on US society, including in housing, education, health care, and the justice system"--Publisher's website.

This book details how fossil fuels, metals, and other mined materials are used to create familiar products. From plastics to electronics to construction materials, mined products are used in people's everyday lives. They are used as energy sources, in medicine, and to make jewelry.