Get to know the life and legacy of Ruby Bridges. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her brave role in ending segregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Features include sidebars, a table of contents, two infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
This is an excellent way for a primary grade student to learn more about segregation and the role Ruby Bridges played in integrating schools. The extra information obtained by scanning spots throughout the book also adds a great deal. I love finding biographies that can be enjoyed by younger children.