Cover of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

by Jill C. Wheeler

Breaking Barriers; A&D Biographies

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, a courageous woman whose quiet act of defiance sparked a powerful movement for civil rights. Follow her journey as she stands up against injustice and helps change history in Montgomery, Alabama. This biography celebrates bravery and the fight for equality.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeBiographyAfrican American History

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination
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Details

ISBN
1577656407
Pages
64
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
6,268

Genres

African American women

Subjects

Parks, Rosa, 1913- -- Juvenile literature.Parks, Rosa, 1913-African American women -- Alabama -- Montgomery -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African Americans -- Alabama -- Montgomery -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Civil rights workers -- Alabama -- Montgomery -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African Americans -- Civil rights -- Alabama -- Montgomery -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.Segregation in transportation -- Alabama -- Montgomery -- Juvenile literature.Civil rights workers.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.Montgomery (Ala.) -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Montgomery (Ala.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.