The Fight for Freedom

by Geoffrey C. Harrison and Thomas F. Scott

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Pub Date Jan 31 2014 | Archive Date Feb 28 2017

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The United States Constitution announced to the world that, in America, all people were created equal. But even then, some people were “more equal” than others. The long struggle to put all Americans on an equal footing has defined the moral character of our nation for two centuries. The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, and Gay Rights movements, stopping at key moments along the way to check in on the Great Debates that made Americans think hard about what their country really stands for. Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play. In that way, The Fight for Freedom helps them make connections and experience history in a living, breathing way. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.

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The United States Constitution announced to the world that, in America, all people were created equal. But even then, some people were “more equal” than...

A Note From the Publisher

Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening and contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Great Debates takes its name from the spirited discourse that surrounds each historical theme in the series. The narrative pauses at defining moments and "drops in" on influential Americans battling over two sides of a key issue. Readers learn how arguments are framed, and make eye-opening connections between great debates from the past and the ones that are taking place today. Text strengthens critical thinking skills with open-ended questions concerning social issues and history. Readers are invited to "find their own voice" and get involved if they find they have an interest in the issue.

Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading...

Advance Praise

"This series asks readers to consider contemporary and historical debates in America, from immigration to the use of firearms to the relationship between church and state. The authors craft both sides of their arguments with care. Chapters are introduced as questions, such as "Is the freedom of others worth fighting for?" The "Affirmative" and "Negative" sides of the debate are presented in boxes at the bottom of the page. Questions set apart in bold font throughout the texts encourage critical thinking…"

School Library Journal

This series explores several major social and political controversies. Each book begins with a historical introduction and proceeds chronologically to show how issues change over time but remain political hot points. Some chapters are titled with questions to encourage readers to think and formulate opinions. Spreads in each chapter summarize major opposing arguments for and against the chapter’s question. Sidebars and a concluding chapter offer quotes from social and political leaders. Each book also includes “Find Your Voice” which encourages readers to examine the given evidence and take a side in the debate. These well-rounded, unbiased discussions encourage readers to question and reason, formulate and defend their positions, and anticipate counterarguments. The series plants important seeds for developing a new generation of educated voters and activists and will be a welcome addition for libraries and social science classrooms striving to integrate Common Core Standards. Glossary. [Editor’s Note: A teacher’s guide is available on the publisher’s website.] Recommended

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"This series asks readers to consider contemporary and historical debates in America, from immigration to the use of firearms to the relationship between church and state. The authors craft both...

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ISBN	9781603576079
PRICE	$9.95 (USD)

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Elizabeth T, Reviewer

I loved how this included so many of the different hot topics we're faced with today! It gave a comprehensive background to original fights for freedom, from slavery to women's rights, then carried it on into the current day. This was an amazing tool to help my children, if not to agree with, at least to perhaps understand where some of the other side is coming from, and to learn more productive ways to debate the topic.

As a homeschooling family, this series has been a wonderful recourse, leading to frank discussions that have extended well past school hours. Age appropriate for my sixth grader, it was also easy for my first grader to be involved, and included in the discussions.

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Laura M, Educator

This informational text, despite not being very lengthy, hits on a variety of civil rights topics and does a good job helping readers shape their opinions and ideas. Covering everything from slavery, womens rights, marriage equality, and the Civil Rights Movement - this book could be a valuable resource for my students. In my classroom we spend a lot of time in these topics, teaching students to build arguments based on evidence and facts. The reading on the topics are appropriate for their grade level (seventh and eighth) and get them thinking about the subject. While I probably wouldn't assign this book as a whole class reading, I would certainly include it in the library as a resource for their independent research. It is a great length for this.