The Stonewall Riots discusses how in 1969, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people stood up for their rights against a society that criminalized their natural feelings, launching a movement whose legacy continues to this day. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events History is filled with people who overcame adversity in pursuit of social justice, equality, and fairness. But their stories are often lost or ignored--sometimes because these figures are women or members of minority groups. Hidden Heroescovers several of these important people, showing how the legacy of their work and activism remains relevant today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
