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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020 · Est. 5 min read
Rosa Parks
Part of the African American Leaders of Courage series
Discover the untold journey of a civil rights icon beyond the bus.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
24 pages· 397 words· Est. 5 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the life of Rosa Parks, whose quiet defiance sparked the Montgomery bus boycott. This biography reveals her enduring fight for equality, both before and after that pivotal moment. Through engaging language and vivid images, young readers will uncover the depth of her impact on American history. What drove her relentless pursuit of justice, and how did her actions shape the future? Dive into the story of a woman whose courage changed a nation.
From the publisher
Rosa Parks is best known as the woman who helped start the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955 to 1956. However, her life story extends far beyond her defiance on that Alabama bus in 1955. Parks was an activist for change and a supporter of equal rights. This book tells her story, both before and after her actions on the bus, and stresses her importance in American history to this day. Using manageable language and vivid photographs, this beginner biography introduces young readers to a notable and important human being.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 397
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~479L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- Scholastic level
- H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 506880
Publication
- Published
- December 30, 2019
- First published
- January 15, 2020
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781725308565
- LCCN
- 2019013175
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