American publishers have published numerous children's books about Barack Obama over the past several years; most take the form of informational biographies. This article reports on a research project aimed at how these books incorporate sociohistorical narratives, particularly those related to the civil rights movement. Though the features of the…

This annotated bibliography of books and articles targeted toward elementary school students includes both fiction and nonfiction entries representing social, historical, and political perspectives of various issues involved in the study of human rights development in the United States. The 84 entries cover books published between 1944 and 1980.…

Offers a first appraisal of the life and work of George Collins, a leading figure in the unionization of school teachers in late-19th-century England. Discusses his impact on the prescribed social status of teachers, the organization of teachers into associations for mutual improvement, and the formation of national educational policies. (DSK)