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Biddy Mason : Becoming a Leader by Lorin Driggs (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTeacher Created Materials, Incorporated
ISBN-101425832393
ISBN-139781425832391
eBay Product ID (ePID)8038712871

Product Key Features

Book TitleBiddy Mason : Becoming a Leader
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Women, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, People & Places / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorLorin Driggs
Book SeriesSocial Studies: Informational Text Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight2.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2017-014105
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromThird Grade
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Grade ToFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal973/.04960730092 B
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisBridget "Biddy" Mason was an African-American midwife, nurse, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former slave who influenced the history of Los Angeles and California. Learn about her fascinating life with this primary source biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content knowledge. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning., Biddy Mason began her life as an enslaved person. She was forced to walk all the way from Mississippi to California. Once there, she gained her freedom. She succeeded in business and left a legacy of caring and charity. This book tells the inspiring story of a mother, nurse, midwife, and landowner. Book jacket., Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged in reading.
LC Classification NumberE444.M38D74 2017