Ruby Bridges: Get to Know the Girl Who Took a Stand for Education

by M. Michelle Derosier

Overview

Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School. At the time, Ruby was too young to understand how the simple act of attending school would change the lives of many to come. Her courageous act left the legacy that given a chance, anyone at any age can make a difference in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543559255
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Series:	People You Should Know
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

M. Michelle Derosier is here to make a difference in her world for Christ. She is driven to ensure that students in under-resourced schools have access to opportunities for success and the support system to leverage them. She loves to partner with others to do the same. As a freelancer, Michelle has written for online and print publications. She’s currently working on theHappy Harperchildren’s series, the first book forthcoming in 2019.Michelle lives in Brooklyn with her supportive husband Dave. She wishes they had a dog.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The First Day 4

Chapter 2 Ruby's Roots 6

Chapter 3 Brown v. Board of Education 8

Chapter 4 A Long Walk 16

Chapter 5 All Alone 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Fresh take on biographies for elementary readers showing cultural relevance and continuing influence of people from the past and present. Features authentic yet engaging nonfiction narrative text, vibrant photos and illustrations, infographics, sidebars, primary sources, and fact boxes. Aligns with national and state social studies standards for teaching people, places, and the environment, as well as Common Core and career readiness standards.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 6–8—Discrimination. Genocide. Dignity. Humanity. These titles unite a diverse group of individuals unafraid to take a stand for equality, some with remarkable similarities in their struggles despite the differences in their journeys. From nonviolent protests where leaders walked in dissent to voicing one's beliefs through the written word, our modern worldview has been shaped by their actions. More than just life narratives, this series provides a reflection of history. Maps, schematics, historical sketches, and paintings convey their unique stories. With the exception of Tecumseh, for whom no photographic evidence exists, vintage and modern photographs combine with effective, concise writing that often addresses some heavy themes. The appealing layout contains supplemental information found in text boxes. New vocabulary is defined both on the page it occurs and in the appended glossary. Critical thinking questions are included in the back matter as well. VERDICT Great for middle grade collections and to prompt discourse while teaching civil rights units.

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