Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader

by Lorin Driggs

Overview

Bridget "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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781425832391
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	09/27/2017
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	683,002
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	7 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

A Courageous Life 4

Mason's Life in Mississippi 6

The Free State of California 10

Freedom and Beyond 16

Honoring Mason 22

The Heart of Los Angeles 26

Stage It! 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32