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The US Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government. It is the highest court in the land, with thousands of cases appealed to it every year. One of those history-making cases was Plessy v. Ferguson, which decided the constitutionality of "separate but equal" policies in 1896. Readers will follow this case from beginning to end, including the social and political climates that led up to it and the effects it had after...
2) Rosa Parks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. Rosa was described as "the mother of the freedom movement". This inspiring story of Rosa's life is moving,...
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English
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"The heroism of those involved in the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott is presented here in poignant and thorough detail. The untold stories of those, both black and white, whose lives were forever changed by the boycott are shared, along with a chilling glimpse into the world of the white council members who tried to stop them. In the end, the boycott brought Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to prominence and improved the lives of all black Americans....
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Publisher
Story Shares
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (13 pages)
Language
English
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A brief history on the bravery of the Freedom Riders. --Provided by publisher.
Excerpt: In the 1960's, African Americans did not have the same rights as white people. The Freedom Riders wanted everyone to have the same rights. --Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Montgomery bus boycott. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
8) Rosa Parks
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
290L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the civil rights activist famous for sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott during the Civil Rights Movement.
9) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a short biography of early civil rights pioneer, Rosa Parks
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