minorities

Illustrates the people of Germany from the powerful Roman Empire through to the 20th century's division and reunification of Germany.

Tells about the Irish immigrant experience through the story of Johnny and Mary McGee who move to Boston, Massachusetts, after the potato famine strikes Ireland. Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

Tells about the Chinese immigrant experience through the story of brothers Soo and Ping Lee who come to California in search of gold in the mid-nineteenth century. Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

An examination of environmental racism, the practice of locating environmental hazards in communities with high levels of poverty and/or non-white populations; discussing how the actions of grassroots activists, lawyers, and concerned citizens succeeded in bringing the problem to national prominence.

Addresses various attitudes and issues pertaining to racism, encouraging readers to take a critical look at what racism is and how it affects individuals and society.