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This series shows major world events through the lens of television or photographs, showing how history was changed by people being able to see these moments. It could lead to an interesting discussion about modern news, whether seeing a constant stream of atrocities, injustice, and crimes has desensitized people to these things, and if there's any way to responsibly and realistically handle the seemingly constant frightening and negative events. Anyways, it's a thought.

This particular title marks a turning point in the Civil Rights movement. Black citizens had been struggling for years to regain the right to vote, after they lost the rights they gained after the Civil War. When Union soldiers were removed from the South, conditions for black citizens immediately deteriorated and poll taxes, literacy tests, and eventually Jim Crow laws were imposed. The rest of the nation took little note of the struggles of black citizens to regain their basic rights until March 7, 1965. On Bloody Sunday, people across the nation were watching a movie on the Holocaust when a news anchor interrupted the program with a real-life horror, the attack of state troopers on peaceful marchers in Selma, Alabama.

Footage of the brutal attack brought the struggle for Civil Rights into the homes of white people who had hitherto ignored the (limited) news coverage and made the fight for basic rights, by American citizens, a cause that could not be ignored. The book covers the general story, the background that led up to the march, and the individual stories of people like Amelia Boynton, Hosea Williams, and John Lewis. It also covers the reporters who tried, against violent opposition, to cover the march and following attacks. The book continues with the aftermath of the march, the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, Martin Luther King's continued efforts to peacefully lead the Civil Rights movement. Additional information talks about preserving the footage of these events and current restrictions on voting, showing that the struggle is not yet finished.

A timeline, glossary, and index are included. There are also suggestions for additional reading and discussion questions.

I previewed some of the titles from this series with fifth graders and the response was immediate. The visceral punch of seeing these events from history, rather than just reading about them, is immediate. The idea of framing an historical event around the television or photographic coverage makes these events real and relatable to the kids and it's well-written, honest but not more graphic than the events demand.

Verdict: I have been slowly collecting the titles from this series since their initial popularity; the library bound titles are expensive, but definitely worth the cost and this series, featuring events shown on television, is definitely an important acquisition for school or public libraries wanting to introduce middle grade readers to history.

ISBN: 9780756560010; Published September 2019 by Capstone; Review copy provided by publisher; Donated to the library
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JeanLittleLibrary | Nov 9, 2019 |
Capstone has made a very interesting new series that focuses on pivotal moments in history as captured by photography. They’ve expanded this from history to scientific events as well. The latest set includes catastrophes like oil spills and nuclear explosions and this particular title addresses the rapid spread of micro plastics.

The story begins with Captain Charles Moore’s discovery of a huge soup of micro plastics in a gyre in the Pacific Ocean. Publicized by Moore and other researchers, it became known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” and most people think of it as a giant, floating raft of garbage. The reality is more more complicated however.

Following the history and creation of plastics, from celluloid and bakelite to modern plastics, the author blends in the science of pollution and study of how plastic is filling the oceans and its affect on ocean and land life, including humans. Readers will learn about sea currents, how plastic is broken down into micro plastics, and how these are eaten by animals and then by humans. The science of recycling is addressed, the historical change from reuse to disposal, and the problem of pollution in Third-World countries is also touched on.

Back matter includes a timeline, glossary, and resources.

This is an interesting take on a complex issue. The author does not simplify the issues or imply that there is an easy fix. She addresses the numerous issues in ocean pollution, the many ways it affects our lives, and the ongoing research to discover the full affect and find solutions to the problem.

Verdict: An excellent choice to introduce readers to this complex scientific problem that affects everyone, whether or not they live near the ocean. It also models some excellent research skills and presentation for readers learning to research their own topics. A must-have title to keep your recycling and ecology sections up to date.

ISBN: 9780756557454; Published 2018 by Capstone; Review copy provided by publisher; Donated to the library
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31
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276
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3.0
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2
ISBN
167

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