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As more people are becoming politically engaged, the concept of social justice is rapidly becoming a hot topic. Help students learn about the concept of justice and how it relates to their lives. This book highlights not only the importance of justice but also the ways the criminal justice system can be unfair to minority groups. Students will learn about how unconscious biases affect the justice system and how they can combat them. With simple, accessible text, this book tackles the complicated topic of justice and teaches students how they can help create a better, more just society.

As inequality and social justice become larger parts of the daily news cycle, it's more important than ever for students to learn about inequality. With this book, students will learn how to spot inequality in their communities and discover what exactly to do when they see it. Readers are provided with real-life examples of people who noticed inequality in their communities and decided to set things right. With accessible, easy-to-grasp language, this volume teaches students that they have the power to stand up against bias and discrimination.

In a time of divisive headlines, it's vital for students to learn the many ways diversity makes the world a better place. With this volume, students will be encouraged to celebrate the many different cultures of the globe. They will learn to understand concepts like intersectionality and discrimination, and how these concepts affect them and their friends. Young readers will learn why it is important to respect everyone no matter how different they may seem. The narrative simplifies complex ideas, making them accessible to students and showing them that when we celebrate our differences, the world becomes a friendlier place.

It used to be that "deep state" was a shadowy term used to describe developing nations whose governments operated outside of democratically elected leaders. The term has evolved and has been applied to transparent countries such as the United States. What is the deep state and how does it apply to the United States and other democratic governments? This fascinating and informative volume presents a variety of perspectives that helps readers to decide whether a deep state is something to fear or simply a conspiracy theory

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- Introduction -- Rights and Grievances -- History of Petitions in America -- Petitions That Changed America -- How Petitions Are Used Today -- Student Petitioners -- CHAPTER NOTES -- GLOSSARY -- FURTHER READING -- INDEX -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- WHAT THE ACADEMICS SAY -- WHAT THE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICIANS SAY -- WHAT THE COURTS SAY -- WHAT ADVOCACY GROUPS SAY -- WHAT THE MEDIA SAY -- WHAT REGULAR CITIZENS SAY -- CONCLUSION -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- CHAPTER NOTES -- GLOSSARY -- FOR MORE INFORMATION -- INDEX -- ABOUT THE EDITOR -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- WHAT THE ACADEMICS SAY -- WHAT THE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICIANS SAY -- WHAT THE COURTS SAY -- WHAT ADVOCACY GROUPS SAY -- WHAT THE MEDIA SAY -- WHAT REGULAR CITIZENS SAY -- CONCLUSION -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- CHAPTER NOTES -- GLOSSARY -- FOR MORE INFORMATION -- INDEX -- ABOUT THE EDITOR -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- WORDS TO KNOW -- CONTENTS -- Making Decisions as a Group -- How to Make Decisions as a Group -- Making Decisions at Home and School -- Making Decisions as Citizens -- ACTIVITY: WRITE TO YOUR SENATOR -- LEARN MORE -- INDEX -- Back Cover