The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Susan B. Katz

Overview

Discover the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg—A story about fighting for justice, for kids ages 6 to 9

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman ever to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. Before she fought for equal rights and made history, Ruth was a curious kid who loved to read stories about strong women. In school, Ruth wished girls could have as many opportunities as boys. She soon learned that by studying and working hard, she could change her life—and the world. Explore how she went from a Jewish girl during World War II to one of the most celebrated leaders in America.

• Independent reading—This Ruth Bader Ginsburg biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruth's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy—Find out how Ruth made the world a better place for future generations, including you!

How will her dedication and strong beliefs inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Amelia Earhart, and Frida Kahlo.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646110124
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Series:	The Story of Biographies
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	62
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Susan B. Katz is an author, National Board-Certified Teacher, and educational consultant. She has taught for more than 25 years and has five published books, including My Mama Earth and All Year Round. Visit her online at SusanKatzBooks.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Trailblazer is Born 1

Chapter 2 The Early Years 8

Chapter 3 A Woman in a Man's World 15

Chapter 4 Fighting for Equality 22

Chapter 5 It's a Woman's World, Too! 27

Chapter 6 Inside the Courtroom 33

Chapter 7 Justice Ginsburg 39

Chapter 8 So … Who Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg? 46

Glossary 52

Bibliography 55

Editorial Reviews

Inspirational reading—and much more. Katz, through the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has built the perfect how-to manual to be the best that anyone can be: loyal to principles, open to compassion and social justice, and fully devoted to your profession.” —F. Isabel Campoy, Award-winning author (isabelcampoy.com)

“Susan has a wonderful ability to tackle hard topics like the discrimination Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced during her life and career and make them understandable to a young audience. Her thought-provoking sidebars invite readers to put themselves in Ruth's shoes and see the world through a wider lens. Bright illustrations round out this inspiring look at an important woman of our time.” —Brandi Dougherty, New York Times best-selling children's book author

“Readers will be engaged from the first page of this book about the exemplary life of a woman who opened doors for a new generation of law professionals. Her vision, persistence, and influence in the interpretation of human conduct will permeate the courts into the future.” —Alma Flor Ada, award-winning author, speaker, and educator (almaflorada.com)

“Katz’s ability to deftly present difficult issues like anti-Semitism, sexism, and gender discrimination in an age-appropriate way makes this book unique. By not papering over these formidable obstacles, young readers will see that, while they may encounter altogether different roadblocks, no path to greatness is without them. A must-read for any young boy or girl who dreams of doing big things.” —Dave Keane, author of Who Wants A Tortoise?, Sloppy Joe, and the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series

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