"The radical Islamist group ISIS has caused the deaths of thousands and contributed to the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment around the world, despite the fact that prominent Muslim leaders have denounced the group's actions. Fears have been heightened by the spread of misinformation. Readers learn the real facts about how this organization rose to power and its current status, empowering them and equipping them to fight Islamophobia. Full-color photographs, annotated quotes, critical-thinking questions, and a timeline of key events augment the engaging text, giving readers a comprehensive overview of this chapter in the history of terrorism"-- Provided by publisher.