| Description |
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm. |
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age Children lcdgt |
| Series |
Our values.
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| Note |
1080 Lexile. |
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1080L Lexile |
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Reading Counts RC 10.2 6.0 |
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Accelerated Reader MG 7.3 1 195651 |
| Bibliography |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
What is equality? -- Why is equality important? -- What is diversity? -- Why is diversity important? -- What is racism? -- Case study: Ruby Bridges -- Religious discrimination -- Sexism -- Other types of discrimination. |
| Summary |
Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality. |
| Audience |
1080 Lexile. |
| Study Program |
Reading Counts RC 10.2 6.0 |
| Subject |
Equality -- Juvenile literature.
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Multiculturalism -- Juvenile literature.
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Discrimination -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9780778732655 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0778732657 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780778733485 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0778733483 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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