Books with author Angela Y. Davis

Ranging from the age of slavery to contemporary injustices, this groundbreaking history of race, gender and class inequality by the radical political activist Angela Davis offers an alternative view of female struggles for liberation.Tracing the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, Davis examines the racism and class prejudice inherent in so much of white feminism, and in doing so brings to light new pioneering heroines, from field slaves to mill workers, who fought back and refused to accept the lives into which they were born.'The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied' The New York Times

Ranging from the age of slavery to contemporary injustices, this groundbreaking history of race, gender and class inequality by the radical political activist Angela Davis offers an alternative view of female struggles for liberation.Tracing the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, Davis examines the racism and class prejudice inherent in so much of white feminism, and in doing so brings to light new pioneering heroines, from field slaves to mill workers, who fought back and refused to accept the lives into which they were born.'The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied' The New York Times

Children in today's times are faced with many issues that can be hard to discuss and even harder to comprehend. Several of those issues are prejudice, teasing, and low self-esteem. Prinsetta is a short story of a young African-American girl who encounters those issues on the playground at school. It addresses the issues in a manner that is both realistic and presented in a way for children to understand, and it gives the reader a look at how a negative experience can have a positive outcome.

Introduction page from text: We have entered a new millennium which will be full of rich opportunities for children when they grow up. They will need every available resource to assist them when they are ready to make that important decision rlating to a life-long occupation. It is never to early to begin introducing children to choices in life-long careers. Many children are not aware of the multitude of careers available to them. It is essential to prepare children early to understand the importance of education for their careers, since most careers in the new millennium will require advanced education. Hopefully, this book will spark an interet not yet tapped in a child. Most of the careers in this book are amont the fastest growing occupations in the coming years. We've also included other occuations that are traditional, new, interesting and challenging.

Everyone knows about Saturn's rings. Meanwhile, the rings of Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune don't get the attention they deserve. Learn how each planet's rings were formed, what they are made of, and how old they are. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this nonfiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and appeals to reluctant readers.