Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist

by Ebony Joy Wilkins

Overview

Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496665799
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	People You Should Know
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Ebony Joy Wilkins is an English professor and author of books for children. She enjoys traveling, beach days, live music, playing tennis, and visiting her family. She lives in Chicago with her ever-expanding succulent plant and book collections. Read more at ebonyjoywilkins.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Natural-Born Leader 4

Chapter 2 Brotherhood Is a Two-Way Street 8

Chapter 3 Everything in the World Is a Hustle 14

Chapter 4 The Racial Unity Myth 18

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

04/01/2020

Gr 3–6—Although short in length (only 32 pages each), these text-heavy biographies are full of information with plenty of details for report writers and casual readers alike. The series title aptly brings some interesting people under one umbrella, including contemporary political figures, entertainment moguls, and historical individuals. Difficult or controversial aspects of the subject's life are addressed (as in the bios for Malcolm X and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), ensuring that the text is balanced and not purely complimentary. VERDICT The appealing layouts, insets, sidebars with extra details, and color photographs on nearly every page will keep readers interested and engaged.

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