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"News outlets have been reporting that hate crimes are on the rise, but what are hate crimes and why do they happen? This comprehensive guide discusses the background of hate crimes, what counts as a hate crime, which groups are most likely to be victims, and why someone might commit a hate crime. With the knowledge gleaned here, readers will also learn how to take preventative action. The topic is pertinent and timely and gives readers the information...
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"Despite efforts to curtail them, hate crimes are still occurring around the world. Each day, many people are becoming victims of hate crimes because of the way they look, what the believe in, or who they love. With the help of full-color photographs, discussion questions, and annotated quotes, readers examine the history of hate crimes and discover the heroes who are fighting against hate today. The informational text highlights recent events that...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"Hate crime in the United States is on the rise. The FBI has reported that hate crimes rose by 17 percent in 2017, increasing for the third straight year, and the trend continued into 2018 and 2019. The crimes are most commonly motivated by hatred related to race, ethnicity, or country of origin. Many crimes are also motivated by bias against sexual orientation or gender identity. Students will learn why hate crime is on the rise and how they can...
5) The 57 bus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8
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930L
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English
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"One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
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English
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"Students will learn about yellow peril and discover how it endangers lives and leads to racially motivated hate crimes against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
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NC 1190L
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English
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Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham that they became known as “Bombingham.” Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther...
10) Hate crimes
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[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
11) Hate crimes
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
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English
13) Hate crimes
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[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
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English
14) Race and crime
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 3
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English
15) Hate groups
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Examines the historical roots of modern American hate crimes; groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, Identity Christians, and the Order; hate speech in the media; and ways to prevent prejudiced sentiments from spreading.
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