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Through supportive text, intriguing facts, and fascinating photographs, this book presents an overview of the Civil Rights Movement in America, covering the fight for equality from the post-Civil War Reconstruction period through key events such as the Montgomery bus boycott, sit-ins, and the March on Washington. The text highlights important figures including Martin Luther King, Jr. and organizations such as the NAACP, while discussing pivotal topics like slavery, the Dred Scott decision, and voting rights.
Quick Summary
The Civil Rights Movement comes alive through powerful photographs and real stories of brave kids and teens who changed America. Readers will meet young activists who boycotted buses, staged sit-ins at lunch counters, and marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. for equal rights. If your kid loves history mystery books Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce Who Was series, they'll be hooked on these true tales of courage. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who want to understand how ordinary people did extraordinary things.