The Story of Ruby Bridges: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Discover the life of Ruby Bridges—a story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9

Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, she was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality.

Independent reading • —This Ruby Bridges biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking • —Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy • —Find out how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you!

How will Ruby's courage inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Jackie Robinson, and Barack Obama.

© 2025 Callisto Kids (Ebook): 9781648765407

Data di uscita

Ebook: 14 gennaio 2025