Knopp Ezra E (214 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sonia Sotomayor was the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court. As a Justice, Sotomayor's work has made a huge impact on American history. In this interesting and educational biography, readers will learn all about Sotomayor's life and work, from her humble begin…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a composer, writer, and actor. If you don't know his name, you know his music! He burst onto the national scene with his Broadway hit Hamilton, a hip-hop musical. This was just one of Miranda's many cultural contributions to the music, movie, and theater scenes. He has…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Sylvia Mendez was young, she wasn't permitted to attend a local school in California because she was a Mexican American. That touched off Sylvia's lifetime of civil rights activism. Readers of this inspiring biography will learn how Sylvia and her family fought back against discriminati…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Roberto Clemente wasn't just an amazing baseball player. Clemente worked hard to serve the poor and help those in need. While he faced discrimination as both a Hispanic from Puerto Rico and an African American, nothing could stop Clemente from fighting for all people. Through this book, read…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman astronaut! In 1993, Ochoa served as the mission specialist aboard the STS-56 mission of the space shuttle Discovery. On this mission, she performed experiments to study the sun and how it interacted with Earth's atmosphere. From 2013 to 2018, Ochoa se…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cesar Chavez spent most of his early years working on farms. But the rights of farmers, farmworkers, and many Mexican Americans working on farms were often disregarded. With harsh conditions, low or no pay, and terrible working hours, farm workers were struggling. Chavez knew he had to do so…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This detailed introduction to the American justice system offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of U.S. courts. Readers experience the real-life drama of how laws and their application are debated, argued, tested, and decided upon. Topics include the concept of justice, the se…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Voting is not a legal obligation for, but it is certainly one of the most important privileges U.S. citizens have. Serving as a introduction to civic engagement, this volume teaches readers about the basics of the electoral process--from registration to casting a ballot--in the United States…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reading and understanding the U.S. Constitution is crucial for all young people who live in the Unites States. Readers learn about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the document. The checks and bala…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Many kids don't spend much time thinking about the concept of citizenship. This informative title explores the basic civics concepts and explains to readers why it's such an important part of our government. The resource defines citizenship, including one's rights and responsibilities. Reade…