Rosa Parks Stays Seated

Written by Duchess Harris and Heather C. Hudak

Part of the Perspectives on American Progress series

A defiant act on a bus sparks a nationwide civil rights movement.

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48 pages· 820L

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In 1955, a simple bus ride turns into a pivotal moment in history when Rosa Parks refuses to surrender her seat, igniting a nationwide civil rights movement. Explore this transformative event through the eyes of Parks, her husband Raymond, and Martin Luther King Jr. What drove her courage, and how did it ripple across the nation? Discover the perspectives and the powerful impact of one woman's stand against injustice, forever changing the course of history.

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When black bus rider Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955, she helped ignite a civil rights struggle across the country. Rosa Parks Stays Seated examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Parks herself, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and Parks’s husband, Raymond. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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