| Esperanza Rising Contributor(s): Kurkov (Author) |
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ISBN: 1731643411 ISBN-13: 9781731643414 Publisher: Connections OUR PRICE: $30.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Mexico |
| Dewey: 813.6 |
| LCCN: 2020945078 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Book Features: Esperanza Rising: This nonfiction companion to Esperanza Rising discusses the lives of Mexican farm workers in California during the Great Depression, including workers' strikes, immigration and deportation, and class differences. A Closer Look: Find out more about workers' strikes, immigration and deportation, and class differences, as well as background about elements of daily life--weekend fiestas, popular foods, dust storms, and Valley Fever! Nonfiction Companion: More than just an engaging story full of interesting facts, this fiction book also features reading activities, writing prompts, discussion questions, and writing projects for added reading engagement. Leveled Books: Vibrant photos and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This book engages 5th-9th grade readers with real-life facts surrounding the original book they know and love! Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits. |