The Little Rock Nine: A Primary Source Exploration of the Battle for School Integration

by Brian Krumm

Overview

The Little Rock Nine were a courageous group of students who became the center of the fight to end school segregation. They endured violence and vicious words. But they stood up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the Little Rock Nine and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491402344
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	We Shall Overcome
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	731,999
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Brian Krumm is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working in educational publishing. Also a songwriter and musician, Krumm recently wrote a guide for young musicians starting their first bands as well as books about art, history, and chocolate. A history series that Krumm edited, Snapshots in History, was awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers, and a graphic novel series he worked on was honored by the Chicago Book Clinic. Krumm lives in Chicago with his wife and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Brave Days 4

Separate and Unequal 8

The Little Rock Nine 14

Getting In 20

Just the Beginning 24

Selected Bibliography 30

Glossary 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Provides context for key historical topics through the use of primary sources, balanced presentation from multiple perspectives.

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! Few would deny that the powerful words spoken and television news images were deciding factors in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This series does a magnificent job in bringing these elements together within compelling narratives. . . .Highly Recommended.

School Library Connection

Throughout the accessible text, direct quotes from those involved in both sides of the debate and black-and-white photos from the time period introduce younger students to primary sources. . . .This historic moment when the teens arrived at Central High School on September 4, 1957, is described, bolstered by newspaper accounts and quotes from the students themselves. A concluding chapter follows the students’ first year and assesses their impact.

Booklist Online

11/01/2014
Gr 6 Up—First-person accounts from white and African American activists, protesters, politicians, and eyewitnesses are woven into the text of this informative series on the civil rights movement. The quotes, borrowed from newspapers, government records, interviews, and speeches, reflect a variety of viewpoints. For example, there is the vehemently pro-segregationist Governor Wallace: "I say, segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever," as well as concerned college student and activist Diane Nash: "It was critical that the Freedom Ride not stop, that it be continued immediately." The illustrations are revelatory and sometimes chilling. One 1957 photograph shows stone-faced National Guardsmen forming a barricade with their bodies to block black teens from going to school in Little Rock, AR, while another depicts a 1965 KKK nighttime rally in which hooded members congregate beneath a tall burning cross. An ideal purchase.HighlightsConvincing students that history is important can be a tricky task. Many write the subject off as dull and irrelevant. With these new, exciting series, emphasizing history's importance gets easier. After all, who can resist a well-told chronicle about beavers or a gripping, first-person account of violence and injustice? Be sure to check out Powerkids' unique "How Animals Shaped History," Rosen's moving "A Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement," and Cavendish's expansive "Life in Colonial America." A great variety of events and people are represented in these books, many of which will make excellent additions to school and public libraries.

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