The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in PhotographsSeries: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement in PhotographsBy David Aretha DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews In September 1957, nine brave African-American students attempted to do something that had not been done in the segregated South—integrate a public school. Until 1957, black students could not attend school with white students, and black schools were often inferior to white schools. However, in the face of hatred, protest, and violence, these courageous students, who came to be known as the Little Rock Nine, led the charge for change. Through riveting primary source photographs, author David Aretha examines this critical time in the Civil Rights Movement.Publication Date: 01/01/2014Copyright: 2014Pages: 48Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2012041371Lexile: 860ATOS Reading Level: 5.9ATOS Points: 1.0Quiz #: 165298AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 379.2FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-4235-3$25.27$18.95Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-5858-3$25.27$18.95 "These informative books are moving photographic displays of the peaks of the civil rights movement."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2014"The books dramatically carry the reader from early 1963 Birmingham to sit-ins, marches, and protests. Through dramatic photographs along with descriptive captions, the reader feels the raw emotions of the times."Library Media Connection, November/December 2014"…the book is dominated by well-written explanatory text…an excellent resource for students studying the civil rights movement."Book Buzz, July 2014See all reviews Loading… Other books in The Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Photographs 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12345 Loading… Reviews"These informative books are moving photographic displays of the peaks of the civil rights movement."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2014"The books dramatically carry the reader from early 1963 Birmingham to sit-ins, marches, and protests. Through dramatic photographs along with descriptive captions, the reader feels the raw emotions of the times."Library Media Connection, November/December 2014"…the book is dominated by well-written explanatory text…an excellent resource for students studying the civil rights movement."Book Buzz, July 2014"The black, white, and red design give the book a slick, professional look...these books nonetheless provide a nuanced, well-organized perspective on the time period."School Library Journal, August 2014"Readers or teachers looking for informational texts on the Civil Rights Movement should take a good look at this title for upper elementary students…Well-written text explains the reasons for the event, what led up to it, what transpired, and the results…This title is a stirring example of how a relatively short book can deliver a complex topic."BayViews, April 2014"...Aretha’s clearly written, succinct texts introduce significant individuals, follow major actions chronologically, place events within their social context, and comment on their long-term significance. Quotes from participants are used to good effect...Well-focused, useful books for students researching the civil rights movement in mid-twentieth-century America."Booklist, May 1, 2014 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-4235-3 List Price: $25.27 Discount Price: $18.95 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-5858-3 List Price: $25.27 Discount Price: $18.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble