Ruby Bridges: School Integration Hero - Library Binding

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about segregation in the United States, how Black and white schools were separate but not equal, and how Ruby Bridges single-handedly desegregated William Frantz Elementary School when she was six years old. A Take a Look! infographic shows readers which U.S. states resisted school integration. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights key events in Ruby Bridges' life. Children can learn more about Ruby Bridges using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Ruby Bridges also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Ruby Bridges is part of Jump!'s American Heroes series.