What Is the Civil Rights Movement?
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What Is the Civil Rights Movement? tells the story of how African Americans, tired of living under the brutal weight of segregation and racial violence, organized, protested, marched, and sacrificed through the 1950s and 1960s to demand the full rights of citizenship — from Claudette Colvin's courageous stand before Rosa Parks to the March on Washington, the Civil Rights Act, and the Voting Rights Act. Author Sherri L. Smith brings the movement to life through the words and stories of those who lived it, accompanied by the black-and-white illustrations and 16-page photo insert that readers love from the What Was? series.
This is an essential book for students because it introduces the Civil Rights Movement in an accessible, personal, and deeply human way — making it a cornerstone read for any classroom studying American history, social justice, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Publishing Details
Author : Sherri L. Smith
Illustrator : Tim Foley
Author Nationality : United States
Physical Details
Type of Book: Chapter
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 112
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches
Year Published: 2020
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 3rd
Genre: Non-Fiction
Sub-Genre: Informational
Theme: Black History, Social Issues, Social Studies, About POC, Equality
