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1) Stamped: racism, antiracism, and you

Author

Reynolds, Jason

Pub. Date

2020.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 6

Language

English

Appears on these lists

All Together Now - Ages 19+
Banned Books Week
Nevada Reading Week Grades 8-12

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

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"A history of racist and antiracist ideas in America, from their roots in Europe until today, adapted from the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning"--

2) Red madness: how a medical mystery changed what we eat

Author

Jarrow, Gail

Series

Deadly disease trilogy volume 1

Publisher

Calkins Creek

Pub. Date

[2014]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5

Language

English

Description

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One hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead. Award winning science and history writer Gail Jarrow tracks this disease, commonly known as pellagra, and highlights how doctors, scientists, and public health officials finally defeated it. Illustrated with 100...