"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 . . . 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"--Provided by publisher.
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call number/section: 920, 306, 306.09
subjects: united states, social conditions, 20th century, juvenile literature, race relations, race relations, korematsu, fred, 1919-2005, juvenile literature, robinson, jackie, 1919-1972, japanese americans, evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945, juvenile literature, history, 20th century, african american baseball players, united states, biography, african americans, baseball players, biographies