A GIRL NAMED ROSA: THE TRUE STORY OF ROSA PARKS (AMERICAN IN SOUTH AFRICA

The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, but how did she come to be so brave? A Girl Named Rosa describes the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence with full-color illustrations throughout. In addition to stories and facts about Rosa's upbringing and accomplishments, the book includes a timeline and a glossary, plus a profile of a noteworthy and contemporary American girl following in Rosa's monumental footsteps to stand up for equal rights, even in the face of adversity. by Denise Lewis Patrick (Author), Melissa Manwill (Illustrator) Language: English Age Range: 7 - 10 years Grade Level: 2 - 5 Lexile Measure: 860 (What's this?) Series: American Girl: A Girl Named Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (January 30, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1338193074