Publisher: Children's Press

Copyright Date: 2022

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 11/01/22

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-338-84063-0

ISBN 13: 978-1-338-84063-6

Dewey: 920

LCCN: 2022009398

Dimensions: 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
Minorities. Civil rights. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Women civil rights workers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Minorities. Civil rights. United States. History.
Women civil rights workers.
Civil rights workers.
Civil rights. United States. History.
Civil rights movements. United States. History.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 48) and index.

Reading Level: 6.2

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.2 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 518688 / grade: Unspecified

Lexile: 960L

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From the first attempts to end slavery in the 1800s to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, women were in the forefront of the struggle to achieve equality for Black Americans. Rosa Parks in Montgomery and Viola Desmond in Canada both sparked effective mass movements that led to change, while other women led the way in educating Black voters and organizing protests such as lunch-counter sit-ins and the Freedom Rides. As soon as they could, Black women played an active role in local, state, and federal government, paving the way for more women of color than ever to sit in the U.S. Congress. This book tells the stories of the pioneers who made this possible.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

From leading warriors into battle in Tang China to fighting for Civil Rights, exploring the deserts of Asia, and standing up for Indigenous peoples around the world, women have shaped history and society since ancient times. Often, however, their achievements went unrecognized. With lively text, compelling photography, and art, Super SHEroes of History brings herstory to life, illuminating the achievements of remarkable women from all backgrounds and all periods of time. The aim of this four-book series is to bring their inspiring stories to young readers  and to use engaging interactive prompts and questions to persuade them that anyone can grow up to change the world!