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Alston PhD, Arlisha Norwood

 
9781648765391: The Story of Ruby Bridges: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
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ISBN 10 : 1648765394 ISBN 13 : 9781648765391
Editeur : Rockridge Press, 2021

Synopsis

Discover the life of Ruby Bridges—a story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9

Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, she was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality.

  • Independent reading—This Ruby Bridges biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you!


How will Ruby's courage inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Jackie Robinson, and Barack Obama.

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À propos de l'auteur

ARLISHA NORWOOD ALSTON is a historian, researcher, and social justice advocate. She received her PhD in history from Howard University. She has published several children’s books including Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A.

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Éditeur
Rockridge Press
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1648765394
ISBN 13 
9781648765391
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
64
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