David A Adler

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A Picture Book of Rosa ParksPaperback, 1 January 1993

A Picture Book of Rosa Parks
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Reading Age
Ages: 4-8
Grade Levels
3
Part of Series
Picture Book Biography
Part of Series
Picture Book Biographies
Print Length
32 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Holiday House
Date Published
1 Jan 1993
ISBN-10
082341177X
ISBN-13
9780823411771

Description

Called The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.

When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation.

From Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights.

Pura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story.

Back matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

Product Details

Audience:
Ages: 4-8
Author:
David A Adler
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
CN
Date Published:
1 January 1993
Dimensions:
20.24 x 24.08 x 0.46 cm
Educational Level:
Grade Levels: 3
Illustrator:
ISBN-10:
082341177X
ISBN-13:
9780823411771
Language:
English
Location:
New York, NY
Pages:
32
Publisher:
Weight:
117.93 gm

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