Everyone’s daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.