Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools

by Tom Head and Duchess Harris

Book Overview

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools explores Bridges's legacy.Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1641856084
• ISBN13: 9781641856089
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Core Library
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7