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Remember Little Rock
Just over 50 years ago, in Little Rock, Arkansas, nine brave black students stood up for their rights and made history. The integration of Central High School in Little Rock changed the course of education in America forever, and became one of the pivotal points in the Civil Rights Movement.
In Remember Little Rock award-winning author Paul Robert Walker uses eyewitness accounts and on-the-scene news photography to take a fresh look at a time of momentous consequence in U.S. history. Here, we get the story from all sides: the students directly involved; their fellow students, black and white; parents on both sides; military, police, and government officials. The author uses personal interviews with many of those who attended the 50th anniversary celebration in 2007, and explores what happened, what's changed, what hasn't, and why.
This latest addition to National Geographic's popular Remember series also includes a timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, selected postscripts, a guide to resources, and an extensive index. The foreword to this inspiring book is written by Terrence J. Roberts, Ph.D., one of the Little Rock Nine.
"We have to remember that in the future we will want to keep before our children what this war was really like. It is so easy to forget; and then, for the younger generation, the hardships, the horrors of war, and the sorrow fade somewhat from their consciousness."—Eleanor Roosevelt
The books in this series are filled with true stories and pictures of life during several U.S. wars. Each book covers a specific war or battle, and contains several references to survivors or heroes during the conflict. Helpful for kids to get an age-appropriate glimpse of what war was really like, and very helpful for those learning about how war has impacted American history and culture. Included are geographical maps and timelines of the war. The very last page has approximately 8 review questions which provoke thought and reflection. Approximately 60 pages per book, pb.
Note: These books contain content about war violence and suffering.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | National Geographic |
Grades: | 5-AD |
ISBN: | 9781426322471 |
Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
Width in Inches: | 9.125 |
Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |