Controversial Monuments: The Fight over Statues and Symbols

by Amanda Jackson Green Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

Overview

Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation's history that should be preserved, others see them as icons of white supremacy that should be removed from public spaces. In some cases, communities are forcibly removing them in protest. Discover the history of these controversial monuments from their creation to removal and learn about the ongoing debate regarding their place in modern society.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights."—School Library Journal

School Library Journal

04/01/2021

Gr 3–7—The six attractive books in this series take on distinct perspectives in the fight for Black rights. Each book provides a bit of history on its topic then addresses current events and movements. Focused less on statistics, stories that include dates and people are used to bring these books to life. Readers will be excited to read about people they are familiar with and intrigued to research historical figures who are unfamiliar. Personal questions interspersed throughout ask readers to identify what they would do in similar situations. These short books are easy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. VERDICT A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172978432
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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