Immigrants Who Took a Stand

by Michael Burgan

Overview

Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that gives voice to the downtrodden. Here are 25 immigrants who have made a difference by taking a stand.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496695437
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	Immigrants Who Dared
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Artists, Authors, and Athletes 6

Chapter 2 Government Servants 16

Chapter 3 Social Reformers and Educators 30

Chapter 4 Protesters and Social Activists 42

Chapter 5 Fighting for Immigrants 52

Timeline 60

Glossary 62

Read More 63

Internet Sites 63

Source Notes 64

Index 64

Interviews

Highlights the importance of immigrants in our society at a time when many immigrants have become targets of violence and hate;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 4–8—These four volumes introduce readers to the feats and achievements of many immigrants to the United States. Included are athletes, artists, politicians, entrepreneurs, inventors, activists, and philanthropists. For example, Immigrants Who Took a Stand includes Mother Jones, who led the fight for workers' rights; Immigrants Who Led the Way features Levi Strauss and his creation of blue jeans; Immigrants Who Built an Empire features Indra Nooyi, who brought great change to PepsiCo as its CEO; and Immigrants Who Served the Nation includes Farouk El-Baz, who played a key role in the Apollo 15 rover mission. Each entry is very brief and focuses mostly on the immigrant's contribution with little mention of their personal life. Also, there is overlap: Elon Musk, Joseph Pulitzer, and Mazie Hirono appear in more than one volume. VERDICT While these are sufficient introductions, selectors would do well to consider more comprehensive biographies.

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