Barghoorn, Linda,

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez : protecting the environment and Indigenous rights / Linda Barghoorn. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Remarkable lives revealed .

Includes index. Includes index.

Introduction: Xiuhtezcatl Martinez -- Aztec Roots and Activism -- Earth Guardians -- The Change-Maker -- Saving Planet Earth -- Teenage Achievements -- Writing Prompts and Learning More -- Glossary.

"Trailblazing Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. A leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights, the 15-year-old Aztec change-maker is a commanding example to all youth to get involved in social change. Using the powerful medium of music, Xiuhtezcatl inspires people around the world to be environmental stewards in order to secure a better future for today's youth"--Provided by publisher.

Grades 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780778734215 (reinforced library binding : alkaline paper) 9780778734253 (paperback : alkaline paper) 9781427119209 (html)

LCCN: 2016048893

Subjects--Personal Names:
Martinez, Xiuhtezcatl--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Environmentalists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Climatic changes--Juvenile literature.
Political activists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Juvenile literature.
Aztecs--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Teenagers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Musicians--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Hip-hop--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: GE56.M334 / B37 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 363.70092 B