Ruby Bridges / by Simone T. Ribke ; poem by Jodie Shepherd.
Material type:
TextSeries: Rookie biographyPublisher: New York : Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 19 cmContent type: - still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531205916 (library binding : alk. paper)
- 0531209938 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780531205914 (library binding : alk. paper)
- 9780531209936 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Bridges, Ruby -- Juvenile literature
- African American children -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- School integration -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Juvenile literature
- New Orleans (La.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Reader | Bridges, R. R485 | Available | 33111007721562 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Reader | Bridges, R. R485 | Available | 33111007973692 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Meet Ruby Bridges!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the United States. At just six year old, this courageous child stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system. Her story continues to inspire people of all ages.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Meet Ruby Bridges -- A brave young girl -- A hard year -- Ruby grows up -- Timeline -- A poem about Ruby Bridges -- You can be courageous.
A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.
Ages 3-6.