The Little Rock Nine Challenge Segregation: Courageous Kids of the Civil Rights Movement

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Just the Series: Courageous Kids

Annotation: "In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff."-- cProvided by publisher.

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Education]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #328051

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Capstone

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/01/22

ISBN: 1-666-33442-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-666-33442-5

Dewey: 379

Language: English

Word Count: 3,298

Reading Level: 4.3

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 517174 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: GN640L

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff. Discover the courage displayed by the Little Rock Nine as they fought to get an education while enduring terrible racism.

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