How special and inspiring to read about Rosa Park's life in her own
words! This BIOGRAPHY READER is now available in Step into Reading, the
premier leveled reader line.
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man on
December 1, 1955, she made history. Her brave act sparked the
Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott and brought the civil rights movement to
national attention. In simple, lively language, Rosa Parks describes her
life from childhood to the present and recounts the events that shook
the nation. Her story is powerful, inspiring and unforgettable.
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell
exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple
sentences with confidence.