Fighter in velvet gloves ; Study Guide

Book

Fighter in velvet gloves ; Study Guide / Annie Boochever ; with Roy Peratrovich Jr.

Boochever, Annie, (author.). Peratrovich, Roy A., (author.).

Summary:

""No Natives Allowed!" blared the storefront sign at the young Tlingit Indian girl. The sting of those words would stay with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. They would also make her deter-mined to work for change. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message, one that helped change Alaska and the nation forever. Writ-ten in collaboration with Elizabeth's eldest son and only living child, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in Velvet Gloves tells the life story of this inspirational Alaskan and American hero, for readers 10 and up. This book is intended as a study guide for teachers and students to use with Fighter in Velvet Gloves"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781602234451
ISBN: 1602234450
Physical Description: viii, 64 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Publisher: Fairbanks, AK : University of Alaska Press, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:: On cover: "A true story for young teens; Alaska civil rights hero Elizabeth Peratrovich."

On title page: "Worksheets, activities, and reflections for grades 6-12 study guide."

"Snowy Owl Books"--Title page.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:: Ages 10-16 University of Alaska Press.

Grades 7-9 University of Alaska Press.