Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the classic story of a girl growing up in the deep South. Set in Mississippi at the height of the American Depression, this is the story of a family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride and independence against the forces of a cruelly racist society.

'We have no choice of what colour we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here.'

The Mississippi of the 1930s was a hard place for a black child to grow up in, but still Cassie didn't understand why farming his own land meant so much to her father. During that year, though, when the night riders were carrying hatred and destruction among her people, she learned about the great differences that divided them, and when it was worth fighting for a principle even if it brought terrible hardships.

Winner of the highly prestigious John Newbery Medal in the USA in 1977.

Collins CSEC® Social Studies provides a new approach to the study of the CSEC® Social Studies syllabus and focuses on the skills needed to pass and to get a top grade. It provides full coverage of the CXC® syllabus in clear, accessible language for learners.

The Collins CSEC® Social Studies textbook offers a comprehensive approach to the latest CSEC® syllabus, providing learners with all the tools they need to succeed. The course covers the entire syllabus, providing in-depth coverage of all the topics including effective SBA preparation.

• Written in clear, accessible language, with case studies, clear definitions of important terms, research activities, infographics, photographs, and illustrations to help explain core social studies concepts to students.
• Knowledge and comprehension questions and End of chapter summaries help students to consolidate what they have learned.
• Use of knowledge questions allow students to apply their understanding to real-life examples and contexts.
• SBA skills practice tasks are designed to develop students skills in thinking critically, analysing information, and reaching sensible and logical conclusions.
• End of chapter questions help students to practise the different kinds of question they will meet in their exams.

The textbook has been written and reviewed by an experienced team of Caribbean teachers and examiners.