The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black 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, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.
With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.
Product details
- Publisher : Cartwheel Books; 1st edition (December 1, 2009)
- Language: : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0545108551
- ISBN-13 : 978-0545108553
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : 470L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 2.56 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.48 x 0.12 x 9.05 inches