Bibliograph

Mass shootings in America, by Duchess Harris and Jennifer Simms

Type

Label

Mass shootings in America, by Duchess Harris and Jennifer Simms

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index (pages 110-111)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grades 6-12

resource.interestAgeLevel

012-017

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mass shootings in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1050659527

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris and Jennifer Simms

Series statement

Special reports set 4

Summary

Mass Shootings in America looks at the history of mass shootings, from the 1966 mass shooting at the University of Texas, Austin, to the 2018 MSD High School shooting. The debates surrounding gun rights are also explored. The book encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include 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. - from publisher

Table Of Contents

What is a mass shooting? -- The history of mass shootings -- An American problem? -- Profile of a shooter -- US culture and mass shootings -- The gun debate -- Preventing school shootings -- Surviving a mass shooting -- Heal, forgive, and advocate

Target audience

adolescent

Classification