Sylvia Méndez: Civil Rights Activist
| AUTHOR | Wolny, Philip |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Central (07/30/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical footnote.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781508185321
ISBN-10:
1508185328
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
8.20 x 0.30 x 10.10 inches
Weight:
0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural & Regional
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 6
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018007103
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Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical footnote.
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