The Story of Ruby Bridges: A Biography Book for New Readers
- ISBN-10
- 1648765394
- ISBN-13
- 9781648765391
- Series
- The Story of Ruby Bridges
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-07-20
- Publisher
- Rockridge Press
- Author
- Arlisha Norwood Alston
Description
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, Ruby had a simple childhood. 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. The Story of Ruby Bridges includes: Core curriculum--Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Her lasting legacy--Explore how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you! Word definitions--Discover easy-to-understand explanations of some of the more advanced words and ideas inside the book. How will Ruby's courage inspire you?
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