| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Exploring civil rights |
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Exploring civil rights.
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| Bibliography |
Includes glossary, bibliographical references (pages 92-93), and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : the way it was -- Barriers begin to fall -- Nonviolent resistance -- A challenging spring -- Summer ends in tragedy -- An unlikely heroine -- A boycott for change -- Conclusion : the legacy of 1955 in civil rights history -- Biography : Maxine Waters -- Timeline. |
| Summary |
"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans fighting to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. Nonviolent protest became a cornerstone of the movement as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired more people to take up the cause. In August, Emmett Till, a Black teenager, was brutally murdered in Mississippi. In December, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man while riding on a bus in Alabama. Parks's segregation challenge resulted in the Montgomery bus boycott, which lasted throughout 1956 and brought transformational change to the city. These events and more sparked a movement that in the following years would bring Black youth to the forefront of much needed reform in the nation. This detailed account explains why 1955 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement"-- Provided by publisher |
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"Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. In August, Emmett Till, a Black teenager, was brutally murdered in Mississippi. In December, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man while riding on a bus in Alabama. Parks' brave action resulted in the year-long Montgomery bus boycott, an event that brought transformational change to the city. These events and more sparked a movement that in the following years would bring Black youth to the forefront of much needed reform in the nation. The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement-from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The contributions of key activists, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Barbara Nash, and Malcolm X, are part of the narrative. Demonstrations of passive resistance and legal challenges were often met with bloodshed and violence against Black Americans fighting to end segregation and discrimination. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law ultimately produced legislation affirming that every American should have the same constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, or gender. Key features: Each book addresses major moments in civil rights history, organized chronologically, ties into the school curriculum Sidebars, at least one per chapter (mix of cultural references and explanations of more complex terms) Back matter: timeline, glossary, reference materials, mini-bio of a modern civil rights activist, and more Brand new series design, historical photos throughout Opportunities for series expansion (pre & post-civil rights) "-- Provided by publisher |
| Audience |
Ages 10-14. Scholastic Inc. |
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Grades 4-6. Scholastic Inc. |
| Subject |
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Civil rights workers -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- Juvenile literature.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION -- United States -- History -- General.
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African Americans -- Civil rights.
(OCoLC)fst00799575
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Civil rights movements. (OCoLC)fst00862708
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Civil rights workers. (OCoLC)fst00862721
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Race relations. (OCoLC)fst01086509
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Orrock, Nan Grogan, consultant.
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Sanders, Crystal, consultant.
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| Added Title |
1955 |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Yomtov, Nel. Exploring civil rights: the movement: 1955. First edition. New York : Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2022 9781338769739 (DLC) 2021020386 |
| ISBN |
9781338769715 (library binding) |
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1338769715 (library binding) |
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9781338769722 (paperback) |
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1338769723 (paperback) |
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