Overview
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.
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