Ruby Bridges: A Brave Child Who Made History

by Jeri Cipriano, Scott R. Brooks (Illustrator)

Overview

Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634409643
Publisher:	Red Chair Press
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books T)
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	439,779
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jeri Cipriano is the author of more than 100 books for children. She has also served as an editorial director of classroom magazines at Scholastic.

Scott R. Brooks is a full-time illustrator for books, video games, and television commercials. Scott shares his Atlanta, GA studio with his illustrator wife, Karen. They live at home with two clever children and a somewhat less clever dog and cat.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Ruby: The Early Years 6

New Orleans 8

A New Law Brings Change 10

Little Ruby Takes a Big Step 12

First Grade 14

Alone in Class 16

Second Grade and Beyond 18

Big Dates in Ruby's Life 21

Words to Know 22

Learn More at the Library 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

"Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

K-Gr 2—Readers are given basic introductions to four familiar women who were involved in civil and equal rights movements. Each title provides brief biographical information and then takes a deeper look at the individual's work and the impact it had on society. Organized chronologically, the simple narrative structure uses short sentences and limited vocabulary, making these titles accessible to very young readers. The digitally drawn artwork appears on every page and adds some visual interest to the story. VERDICT Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries.

School Library Journal