National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks

by Kitson Jazynka

Overview

Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. 

This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426321412
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Series:	National Geographic Readers Bios Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	72,050
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

KITSON JAZYNKA is an award-winning freelance writer and children's author. Her work appears regularly in National Geographic Kids, American Girl, and Young Rider magazine, as well as the Washington Post's KidsPost. In 2011, she worked with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation to write a book called The Making of the Memorial, a history of the creation of the memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall. Kitson also contributes to national equestrian and dog magazines including, Dog Fancy, Horse Illustrated, and Dressage Today. Her picture book, Carrot In My Pocket, was published in 2001. She currently lives with her family in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

Who Was Rosa Parks? 4

Growing Up 8

In Her Time 12

Standing Up for Civil Rights 14

A Seat on the Bus 16

7 Cool Facts About Rosa Parks 24

Courage 26

Remembering Rosa Parks 28

Quiz Whiz 30

Glossary 32