| Jaime Escalante: Inspirational Math Teacher Contributor(s): Schraff, Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0766029670 ISBN-13: 9780766029675 Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Binding Type: Library Binding Published: January 2009 Annotation: After teaching math and science in Bolivia for ten years, Jaime Escalante arrived in California speaking little English. Through much hard work, he earned a degree in mathematics and made it back into the classroom. There, he inspired his inner-city students to pass the A.P. calculus exam. His efforts prompted Hollywood to make the movie STAND AND DELIVER about his life and dedication as an educator. Click for more in this series: Latino Biography Library |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008004704 |
| Age Level: 11-17 |
| Grade Level: 6-12 |
| Series: Latino Biography Library |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.7" W x 9.3" L (0.85 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 185 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
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