Traille, an experienced educator and educational leader, presents the fruits of her research on how students of color respond to traditional patterns of curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in history and social studies education. Chapter 1 offers a limited overview of the history of history and social studies education, chapter 2 examines recent research on how students learn history, and chapter 3 discusses the cognitive and affective factors influencing history teaching and learning. Chapters 4 through 7 present Traille's research on students in secondary and higher education settings in the UK and the US, which highlights the deficits that students of color experience when confronted with traditional historical narratives that marginalize the histories of oppressed groups. In chapter 8, the author provides detailed suggestions and strategies to improve student engagement, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy and a broad-based, inclusive study of history. Chapter 8 also includes an excellent summary of why history should be taught and the implications of effective history instruction for students of color. Strongly recommended for teacher educators and practicing classroom teachers of history and social studies. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through graduate students; professionals.