The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to integrate a New Orleans school--now with simple text for young readers!
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school where she changed history.
This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.
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Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Ruby Bridges |
ISBN | 0545108551 |
Publication Date | Dec 1, 2009 |
Publisher | Cartwheel Books |
Language | English |