The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was:
An activist
A campaigner for equal rights
An inspiration
Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life.
| UPC | BK00000000264 |
|---|---|
| Age range | 9 to 12 Years |
| Author | Dr Sheila Kanani , Nan Lawson |
| ISBN | 9780241372791 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| SKU | BK00000000264 |
She changed the lives of millions of people by refusing to give up her seat on a bus, an act that took on a life of its own and became a crucial moment in the fight for equal rights.
A bold new series of biographies for young readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures. From real-life narratives to timelines and facts, each book is a fully illustrated journey of discovery. Explore the childhood, the achievements, and the qualities of each figure the very things that helped them have such an incredible impact on the world.
