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All the colors we are : the story of how we get our skin color = Todos los colores de nuestra piel : la historia de por qué tenemos diferentes colores de piel / Katie Kissinger ; photographs by Chris Bohnhoff. --
Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it.
Record details
- ISBN: 160554079X
- ISBN: 9781605540795
- Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: St. Paul : Redleaf Press, c2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "20th anniversary ed."--T.p. verso. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.95 |
| Language Note: | In English and Spanish. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Skin > Physiology > Juvenile literature. Human skin color > Juvenile literature. Melanins > Juvenile literature. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 612.7927 Kis | 31681002590693 | JNONFIC | In process | - |
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Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it. - Perseus PublishingThe essential resource for 20 years!
Celebrate the essence of one way we are all special and different from one anotherâour skin color! This bilingual (English/Spanish) book offers children a simple, scientifically accurate explanation about how our skin color is determined by our ancestors, the sun, and melanin. Itâs also filled with colorful photographs that capture the beautiful variety of skin tones. Reading this book frees children from the myths and stereotypes associated with skin color and helps them build positive identities as they accept, understand, and value our rich and diverse world. Unique activity ideas are included to help you extend the conversation with children.
Katie Kissinger, MA, is an author, activist, educator for social justice, and an early childhood education college instructor. She is founder and a board member of Threads of Justice Collective, an informal group of educators who work together to promote social and cultural justice for all children and families. Katie lives near Portland, Oregon.
Chris Bohnhoff earned a degree in English from Carleton College and then attended the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. Chris takes pictures in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and beyond. - Perseus PublishingThe 20th anniversary edition of the popular children's book that explains the scientific process that gives us our skin color.
