"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination...

The life, contributions, and erasure of America's culinary founding fathers are explored by food historians, celebrated chefs, experts on race, and the African American diaspora. Through their words and the persistence of a curious chef, Ashbell McElveen, the life of America's missing icon comes into focus. Mac & Cheese, French fries, whipped cream, and many other foodie favorites were disseminated from a slave kitchen in Charlottesville at the hands...

Profiles five families of different ethnicity and shows how they celebrate the holiday.

Presents a variety of games and other activities to promote awareness of different cultures around the world.

Discusses the development of different languages from around the world, focusing on the importance of grammar, various alphabets, and pronunciation.

A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration.

"Gigi tries natto, a traditional Japanese food. But will she like it as much as peanut butter?"--Back cover.

The classic, bestselling book on the psychology of racism-now fully revised and updated. Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication...