Born in 1919: Fred Korematsu and Jackie Robinson

by Julie Knutson

Overview

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 key 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534166110
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2020
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Parallel Lives
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
File size:	14 MB
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Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Julie Knutson is an author who lives in northern Illinois with her husband, son, and border collie. She prefers her pancakes with Nutella and bananas, her pizza “Detroit-style,” and her mac ‘n’ cheese with little green peas.

Table of Contents

Welcome to 1919 Fred Korematsu (b. January 30 1919) Jackie Robinson (b. January 31 1919) Timeline Research and Act Further Reading Glossary Index