montgomery (ala.)

". . . explores [Rosa] Parks's childhood experiences with racism as well as her lifetime of work in the struggle for equality to present a fully realized portrait of a woman who was much more than a timid seamstress who had had enough."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the Alabama African-American woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.

Discusses the life of Rosa Parks, focusing on her work in the fight for Civil Rights in America.

A biography of Rosa Parks that provides background information on her involvement in the civil rights movement, discussing her arrest for failing to give up her seat on a bus, which started the Montgomery bus boycott.

A biography of civil rights activist and icon Rosa Parks.

"Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

This biography of Rosa Parks examines her six decades of activism, challenging young readers perceptions of her as an accidental actor in the civil rights movement.

"How much do you know about Rosa Parks? Find out the facts you need to know about this activitist in the civil rights movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.