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"Has anyone ever told you that the world isn't fair? Have you ever wondered if you could do something about that? This informative guide highlights principles of social justice, showcasing those who are working for fairness in society and how they do so. Understandable text explains social justice campaigns throughout U.S. history and how their leaders work for equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all. Photographs make history come to life, and intriguing details show readers how they can make a difference too"--

"Mari Copeny, also known as Little Miss Flint, was just 8 years old when she used her voice to achieve change for people in need. She wrote a letter to President Obama explaining the water crisis facing the people of Flint, Michigan. Many other youthful activists like Copeny are using their voices to seek change in other areas, such as fighting global warming, racial inequalities, immigration issues, and much more. The text in this guide was expertly crafted to teach young readers about topics facing them today and encourages them to use their voices to achieve social justice, just like Little Miss Flint!"--

"Today, 785 million people are living without access to safe water. Water-related illnesses are responsible for almost 1 million deaths each year. Clean water should be a basic human right, but far too few people have access to it. In this informative text, readers will study the global water crisis, how it reached its current state, and its impact on the environment and human lives. Real-life examples of the steps being taken to save Earth's water resources and improve the quality and availability of drinking water will inspire budding environmentalists to take action"--

"The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book clearly explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides easily understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices"--

A point of view -- Journalists and bias -- Loaded language -- Above the fold -- Corporate bias -- Advertising bias -- Says who? -- Combating bias -- False balance -- Can bias be good? -- Reader bias -- How to detect bias -- The more you know -- Glossary

Cracking the code -- Sections of a newspaper -- What is news? -- Types of news -- What is opinion? -- Types of opinion -- Words matter -- Spotting the difference -- Identifying opinion online -- Television news -- Bias in the news -- Why it matters -- Go forth and learn!

AYCGTNL_OpinionVsNews_F -- AYCGTNL_OpinionVsNews_T -- Cracking the Code -- Sections of a Newspaper -- What Is News? -- Types of News -- What Is Opinion? -- Types of Opinion -- Words Matter -- na -- Spotting the Difference -- Identifying Opinion Online -- Television News -- Bias in the News -- Why It Matters -- Go Forth and Learn! -- GLOSSARY -- WEBSITES -- INDEX -- AYCGTNL_OpinionVsNews_B.

Primary season -- Why we need primaries and caucuses -- So, what is a primary? -- What about caucuses? -- Before there were primaries -- The role of delegates -- Superdelegates -- Campaigning -- Why are Iowa and New Hampshire so important? -- Super Tuesday -- Narrowing the field -- The conventions -- Front-loading -- Now vote! -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites.