Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2015

Edition Date: 2015 Release Date: 08/01/14

Pages: 80 pages

ISBN: 1-477-77747-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-477-77747-3

Dewey: 973

LCCN: 2013046771

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. History. Juvenile literature.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. History.
African Americans. History. 19th century.
African Americans. History. 20th century.
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 19h century.
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 20th century.
Civil rights movements. United States. History. 19th century.
Civil rights movements. United States. History. 20th century.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 74-77) and index.

Reading Level: 6.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Founded in 1909 in response to violence against African Americans, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. In the last century, it won landmark court cases, including Brown v. Board of Education, that demolished the legal basis for segregation. It advanced legislation in employment, housing, and voting, and helped change public sentiment on racial equality. This title presents the little-known story of the NAACP, its leaders, and its role in promoting civil rights. Sure to enhance readers' grasp of American history, it also provides practice analyzing the development of individuals, events, and ideas, a Common Core ELA requirement.