Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others ebook

Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Rights of Others ebook
ISBN-10
108761936X
ISBN-13
9781087619361
Series
Fannie Lou Hamer
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2022-02-28
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Author
Dona Herweck Rice

Description

Learn about the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer! Explore the legacy of this civil rights activist, teaching students about Fannie Lou Hamer’s fight for equal rights. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like equality and voting rights. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore activism, U.S. history, and the civil rights movement. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students thinking and talking about social issues.

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