Rosa Parks -- Eloise Greenfield

<p><strong>A chapter book biography for early readers about one of the women who sparked the Civil Rights movement, by legendary author Eloise Greenfield and with illustrations by Gil Ashby.</strong></p><p>When Rosa Parks was growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, she hated the unfair rules that black people had to live by--like drinking out of special water fountains and riding in the back of the bus. Years later, Rosa Parks changed the lives of African American in Montgomery--and all across America--starting with one courageous act. How could one quiet, gentle woman have started it all? This is her story.</p><p>Complete with black-and-white illustrations by Gil Ashby, this chapter book by bestselling and award-winning author Eloise Greenfield is the perfect introduction to Rosa Parks for early readers.</p><p><strong>* Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) * Carter G. Woodson Book Award *</strong><br/></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Eloise Greenfield<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br><b>Published:</b> 09/29/1995<br><b>Pages:</b> 64<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.64h x 5.22w x 0.15d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780064420259<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>14693 / Rosa Parks<br>