Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Jaime EscalanteInspirational Math TeacherSeries: Latino Biography LibraryBy Anne Schraff DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews 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.Publication Date: 07/01/2008Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2008004704Dewey: 510.71FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2967-5$35.27$26.45 "The book is very readable . . ."Washington Young Adult Book Review Group, March 2009". . . an excellent selection for middle school libraries as well as high school libraries that are in need of high interest books."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2008". . . a quick, easy and interesting read."Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries, November 11, 2008 Loading… Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2967-5 List Price: $35.27 Discount Price: $26.45 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble