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26%OFFDiane O'Connell - People Person: The Story of Sociologist Marta Tienda (Women's Adventures in Science) - 9780309095570 - V9780309095570
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People Person: The Story of Sociologist Marta Tienda (Women's Adventures in Science)

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Description for People Person: The Story of Sociologist Marta Tienda (Women's Adventures in Science) Paperback. Marta Tienda sees life stories in numbers. She is a sociologist, a scientist who studies human society. Numbers are the tools she uses to uncover information about people and their behavior. This work presents the story of this Mexican American girl raised in a home without books who grew up to become one of the world's leading sociologists. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 340.

Marta Tienda sees life stories in numbers. She is a sociologist, a scientist who studies human society. Numbers are the tools she uses to uncover fascinating information about people and their behavior. As the daughter of an illegal Mexican immigrant, Marta Tienda understands the pain of growing up poor. When her family had to pick crops to earn money, Marta saw firsthand the tough conditions that migrant workers had to endure. It was an experience she would never forget. Marta vowed to use her creativity, strong spirit, and positive attitude to empower those who are less fortunate. Today Marta's expertise ... Read more

This title aligns to Common Core standards:

Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z

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Product Details

Publisher
Joseph Henry Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
339g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780309095570
SKU
V9780309095570
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About Diane O'Connell
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