John Lewis: Get to Know the Statesman Who Marched for Civil Rights

by Jehan Jones-Radgowski

Overview

John Lewis knew that treating someone differently because of the color of their skin was unfair and wrong. In his early 20s, he decided to do something about it.  During the struggle for equal treatment, Lewis faced many beatings and was arrested around 40 times. But he would become one of the most influential leaders in the civil rights movement. He continues that work today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543559248
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Series:	People You Should Know
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Jehan Jones-Radgowski is the author of seven children's books. She received a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and her M.A. from George Washington University. She is also a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. She has lived with her three kids, husband, and dog worldwide, including the Dominican Republic, Germany, South Africa, Spain, the Russian Federation, the United States, and Venezuela.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Freedom Rider 4

Chapter 2 Early Years 10

Chapter 3 Resistance 14

Chapter 4 It's a Movement 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Fresh take on biographies for elementary readers showing cultural relevance and continuing influence of people from the past and present. Features authentic yet engaging nonfiction narrative text, vibrant photos and illustrations, infographics, sidebars, primary sources, and fact boxes. Aligns with national and state social studies standards for teaching people, places, and the environment, as well as Common Core and career readiness standards.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 6–8—Discrimination. Genocide. Dignity. Humanity. These titles unite a diverse group of individuals unafraid to take a stand for equality, some with remarkable similarities in their struggles despite the differences in their journeys. From nonviolent protests where leaders walked in dissent to voicing one's beliefs through the written word, our modern worldview has been shaped by their actions. More than just life narratives, this series provides a reflection of history. Maps, schematics, historical sketches, and paintings convey their unique stories. With the exception of Tecumseh, for whom no photographic evidence exists, vintage and modern photographs combine with effective, concise writing that often addresses some heavy themes. The appealing layout contains supplemental information found in text boxes. New vocabulary is defined both on the page it occurs and in the appended glossary. Critical thinking questions are included in the back matter as well. VERDICT Great for middle grade collections and to prompt discourse while teaching civil rights units.

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