Brown v. Board of Education: A Day That Changed America

by Margeaux Weston

Overview

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a unanimous ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, because separate could never be equal. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to this major milestone in the Civil Rights movement, how the landmark case unfolded, and the ways in which one critical day changed America forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663920577
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2021
Series:	Days That Changed America
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	780L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Margeaux Weston is an editor and sensitivity reader. A Louisiana native, Margeaux enjoys reading and writing diverse stories. She manages Little Blk Books, a literary site that promotes diverse children's books and provides editorial services. She has also written children's books, including the nonfiction title Clothing Inspired by Nature, and entertainment articles for several media outlets.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Separate Worlds 6

Chapter 2 Brown v. Board 12

Chapter 3 Bringing Everyone Together 16

Chapter 4 Slow Road to Equality 24

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Provides a focused approach to a key historical moment that will engage kids who like history and those who are drawn to specific events;