Xiuhtezcatl Martinez: Protecting the Environment and Indigenous Rights

by Linda Barghoorn

Overview

Trailblazing Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. A leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights, the 15-year-old Aztec change-maker is a commanding example to all youth to get involved in social change. Using the powerful medium of music, Xiuhtezcatl inspires people around the world to be environmental stewards in order to secure a better future for today’s youth. Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778734215
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/15/2017
Series:	Remarkable Lives Revealed Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Xiuhtezcatl Martinez 4

Chapter 1 Aztec Roots and Activism 6

Chapter 2 Earth Guardians 10

Chapter 3 The Change-Maker 16

Chapter 4 Saving Planet Earth 22

Chapter 5 Teenage Achievements 26

Writing Prompts 30

Learning More 31

Glossary 32

Index 32