civil rights workers

"A book for young readers about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Claudette Colvin"--Provided by publisher.

". . . tells the story of one of the most tumultuous and important eras in American history through the lives of five major figures of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s: Thurgood Marshall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ella Baker, and John Lewis. Hands-on activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources encourage readers ages 12 to 15 to explore how the work of these people sparked the passion of a nation and helped change the tide of social injustice in a way that reverberates to this day"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photos look at the life of Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the south.

Explores the achievements of nine African American women during the Civil Rights Movement.

Recounts the story of the three Civil Rights workers murdered in Mississippi in the summer of 1964 and examines the struggle for racial equality in that part of the south.

The author tells her life story, describing her Pennsylvania childhood, her college years in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, her experiences as a welfare caseworker during the Depression, her four decades as president of the National Council of Negro Women, and her top-level involvement in the civil rights movement.

Explores the life of Rosa Parks, including growing up in Alabama, boycotting buses, and more.

Explores the life of Martin Luther King Jr., including growing up in the South, peace marches, and more.

"Discusses the Freedom Rides, an important event in the Civil Rights Movement, including the riders who risked their lives, the violence the riders faced, and the successful integration of interstate buses and terminals"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement, including the organizers of the protests, the movement's support from young people, the violence that occurred, and the integration of Birmingham"--Provided by publisher.