Rosa Parks (Book order)

Rosa Parks Book order

Rosa Parks became a symbol of the civil rights movement, whose courage ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her act, while not the first protest against segregation, inspired a generation. Parks was a long-time activist for civil rights, but her 1955 decision was a personal expression of weariness with oppression. She became an international icon of resistance and a pivotal figure in the nationwide struggle for racial equality.

I Am Rosa Parks

48 pages
2 hours of reading

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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.