Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Grades 6-8

A riveting account of the civil rights boycott that changed history by the foremost author of history for young people.

Now a classic, Freedmanâ€™s book tells the dramatic stories of the heroes who stood up against segregation and Jim Crow laws in 1950s Alabama. Â A master of succinct historical narratives, Freeman explains the contributions of and sacrifices made by Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, who refused give up their seats, to Jo Ann Robinson, who began the boycott, to Martin Luther King, Jr., whose leadership was instrumental is carrying it through, and others.

Full of eye-witness reports, iconic photographs from the era, and crucial primary sources, this work brings the narratives alive for contemporary readers. A map, source notes, a bibliography, and other backmatter make is a valuable classroom resource.

Recipient of an Orbis Pictus Honor, the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award, and the Jane Addams Peace Association Honor Book Award, Freedom Walkers received five starred reviews.
Country USA
Brand Holiday House
Manufacturer Holiday House
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FBA-|282848
ReleaseDate 2009-02-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780823421954

Country	USA
Brand	Holiday House
Manufacturer	Holiday House
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|282848
ReleaseDate	2009-02-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780823421954

Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Grades 6-8

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