Born in 1919: Fred Korematsu and Jackie Robinson

By Julie Knutson

Book Overview

Born in 1919--learn how civil rights activist Fred Korematsu stood up against injustices to Japanese Americans and how professional baseball player Jackie Robinson challenged segregation. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Civic Literacy, and Economic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and a hands-on activity encourage critical thinking and civic engagement. Book includes table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534159193
• ISBN13: 9781534159198
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7