Nonfiction companion to Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza rising / Lisa Kurkov.
Esperanza lives a comfortable, well-to-do life on her family's ranch in Mexico. When her life suddenly changes, she becomes a farm worker in California and she has a difficult time adjusting. Learn about the struggles farm workers faced during the Great Depression, including illness, dust storms, and the decision of whether or not to strike, as well as the small joys, like favorite foods and weekly fiestas.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781731643056
- ISBN: 9781731643414
- Physical Description: 47 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Vero Beach : Rourke Educational Media, 2020.
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Ryan, Pam Muñoz Esperanza rising. Mexican Americans > California > Juvenile literature. Agricultural laborers > Juvenile literature. California > Juvenile literature. |
Search for related items by series
Available copies
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bronson Branch | J 331.7 KUR (Text) | 35403424221724 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Union Township Branch | J 331.7 KUR (Text) | 35406424050860 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Esperanza Rising
Click an element below to view details:
Table of Contents
Esperanza Rising
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
---|---|---|
About Esperanza Rising and Pam Munoz Ryan | p. 4 | |
The Mexican Revolution | p. 8 | |
The Phoenix | p. 12 | |
Queen of the May | p. 14 | |
Quinceañeras | p. 16 | |
The Zapotec | p. 18 | |
Food | p. 20 | |
Oklahoma Farmworkers | p. 24 | |
Strike! | p. 28 | |
Valley Fever | p. 32 | |
Dust Storms | p. 36 | |
Mexican Jamaicas and Fiestas | p. 40 | |
Discussion Questions | p. 44 | |
Writing Prompts and Projects | p. 45 | |
Glossary | p. 46 | |
Bibliography and Index | p. 47 | |
About the Author | p. 48 |