National Geographic Readers: Sonia Sotomayor

by Barbara Kramer

Overview

Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kids will learn about her rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426322907
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/12/2016
Series:	National Geographic Readers Bios Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

BARBARA KRAMER began writing biographies for children and young adults after following the advice of another author who said, "Write what you like to read." She remembered how much she enjoyed biographies when she was a kid, especially stories about trailblazers such as Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Elizabeth Blackwell and decided that's what she wanted to write. Her subjects have included both historical figures and people in the news.

Table of Contents

What Is Sonia Sotomayor? 4

Growing Up in the Bronx 8

Being Brave 12

Studying Hard 18

Sotomayor's Cool Firsts 22

Fighting Crime 24

Reaching a Dream 28

Saving Baseball 30

6 Cool Facts about Sotomayor 32

A Higher Court 34

Inspiring Others 42

Qui Whiz 44

Glossary 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

"'Sonia Sotomayor' is an excellent resource for elementary students. Also highly recommended in this outstanding biography series from National Geographic Children's Books is: 'George Washington Carver'" — Midwest Book Review

"From National Geographic Kids Reader series, this appealing book offers a quick, concise introduction to Sotomayor...Illustrations, mainly photos, appear on almost every page with brief sidebars and quotes. A brightly illustrated introduction to a notable contemporary American." -- Booklist.

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