Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2014

Edition Date: 2014 Release Date: 03/01/14

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-477-74563-7 Perma-Bound: 0-605-80122-3

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-477-74563-2 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-80122-6

Dewey: 305.8

Dimensions: 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
Civil rights movements. Texas. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Mexican American. Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements. Texas. History. 20th century.
Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century.
Mexican American. Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century.
African Americans. Civil rights. Texas. History. 20th century.

Language: English

Word Count: 2,705

Reading Level: 6.7

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.7 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 164314 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: NC1140L

With riveting text, authentic photographs, and revealing primary sources, this book deeply examines the history of the civil rights movement in Texas. Readers will learn about the cultural tension and struggles of minorities from the beginning of Texas statehood until the mid-1900s. The narrative highlights key figures, as well as the organizations that contributed to social justice in Texas. Thorough inspection of the major events and social climate of the times gives readers an understanding of this major era in U.S. history, with a special focus on its presence in Texas.