The History of the Civil Rights Movement

By Shadae B. Mallory

Part of the The History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers series

Explore the fight for equality and the ongoing impact of the civil rights movement.

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66 pages

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Dive into the civil rights movement through the eyes of brave leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. Discover how they challenged unjust laws with peaceful protests and sit-ins, achieving significant victories. This book offers a visual timeline and core curriculum insights, helping young readers understand the struggle for equality and inspiring them to think about their role in making the world a better place. How did these heroes change history, and what can we learn from their courage today?

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An introduction to the history of the civil rights movement for kids ages 6 to 9Years ago, American laws were unfair to Black people. Black people were not allowed to shop in the same stores as white people, eat at the same restaurants, or even go to the same schools. Many brave men and women, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, dedicated their lives to ending these unfair laws through protests, sit-ins, and other peaceful demonstrations. This engaging story explores the ways Black Americans were discriminated against, the protestors’ many victories, and how the fight for equality continues today. Discover what sets this book apart from other civil rights books for kids: A visual timeline–Kids will be able to easily follow the history of the civil rights movement with a timeline marking major milestones.Core curriculum–Teach kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the civil rights movement, and test their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish.Continuing the fight–Encourage kids to explore questions that help them think about how they can make the world a better place.Help kids understand the struggle for equality in the United States with this standout among Black history books for kids.

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