Sylvia Mendez: Education Equality Activist (Barrier-Breaker Bios)

When she was only eight years old, Sylvia Mendez was part of a legal battle that ended segregation for Hispanic students in California. Seven years later, that barrier-breaking court case set a precedent for ending segregation across the country for students of all races and backgrounds. With this biography, readers will learn how Sylvia Mendez's parents fought for Hispanic students in California, how Mendez herself persevered through court cases and harassment at her new school, and how she is fighting for students today. A timeline and sidebars illustrate the connections between Mendez and other court cases for equality.

Children's Books

Klein, J. M.

Biographies

Cavendish Square

Throughout the course of history, there have always been exceptional people who have risen up against adversity and challenged expectations. Daring to dream bigger in the face of hardship, these are the people who change society. This set profiles Misty Copeland, Cesar Chavez, Claudette Colvin, Sylvia Mendez, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Yo-Yo Ma, introducing young readers to these diverse heroes whose stories resonate with perseverance, talent, courage, and discipline. By examining the lives of these influential groundbreakers, young readers will feel inspired to achieve their own greatness. Features include: Timelines that show events in relationship to each other. Researchable information about each inspirational subject. Allows readers to improve fluency by decoding words, using photographs and sentence context. Promotes critical-thinking skills through examination of each subject's cultural, social, and historical climate.

Barrier-Breaker Bios

Sullivan, Laura L.

Mattern, Joanne

Small, Cathleen

Scirri, Kaitlin

New School, New Me! (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

Dani's parents have just separated and she moved with her mom to a new town. Not only does she live with her grumpy grandparents now, she also has to start at a new school. Dani pretends that she was a popular drama club star at her old school and starts to attract new, cool friends. Can she keep up her lies forever, or will she totally blow her cover?

Growing Up & Facts of Life

West 44 Books

My Home Is a Battlefield (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

Star of the Show (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

Dani decides to try out for the school play to prove to everyone that she does have talent. However, remembering lines and acting is harder than she thought! Besides, she would much rather be dancing. Does Dani have what it takes to be the star of the show?

Arts, Music & Photography

The United States and Canada have become beacons of democracy around the world. This book explores the two nations' histories from colonies to world powers, as well as the ways their governments have been structured. Readers will learn about the importance of checks and balances, limited government, and civic responsibility in both countries. They will gain a deep understanding about what it means to be a citizen of such representative democracies, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the world. Fact-filled sidebars, primary sources, and breathtaking photographs support this learning experience.

The History and Government of the United States and Canada (One World)

History

Powerkids Pr

The History and Government of Sub-saharan Africa (One World)

All of human history begins in Sub-Saharan Africa, where scientists believe the first humans lived. Over time, thousands of ethnic groups inhabited the area, creating villages, cities, unique cultures, and governments. This book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped the region of Sub-Saharan Africa over its long and varied history. How did the transatlantic slave trade affect the region? How did colonialism change the existing governments there? Readers will travel to Sub-Saharan Africa through primary sources, informative text, fact-filled sidebars, and breathtaking photographs to find the answers.

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Books by Klein, J. M.

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Sylvia Mendez: Education Equality Activist (Barrier-Breaker Bios)

Sylvia Mendez: Education Equality Activist (Barrier-Breaker Bios)

Barrier-Breaker Bios

New School, New Me! (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

My Home Is a Battlefield (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

Star of the Show (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

Star of the Show (Totally Secret Diary of Dani D.)

The History and Government of the United States and Canada (One World)

The History and Government of Sub-saharan Africa (One World)

The History and Government of Sub-saharan Africa (One World)