I Am Rosa Parks
I Am Rosa Parks by Rosa Parks, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 14, 2021, is a 48-page biography reader designed for intermediate readers. This edition presents Rosa Parks’ life story in her own words, detailing her courageous decision to refuse her bus seat on December 1, 1955, an act that ignited the Montgomery bus boycott and significantly advanced the civil rights movement in the United States.
In this engaging biography, readers will discover Rosa Parks’ journey from childhood to her pivotal role in history. The text employs simple, lively language suitable for newly independent readers, featuring challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs. The book focuses on key events and cultural contexts, making it a valuable resource for understanding the contributions of African Americans and the broader implications of the civil rights movement.
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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.
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