The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Primary Source Exploration of the Landmark Legislation

By Heather E. Schwartz

Book Overview

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a groundbreaking law. Under this law African-Americans could no longer be segregated from white Americans. The law changed the country forever. Explore the points of view of the lawmakers who passed the law and the people who opposed it through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1491402245
• ISBN13: 9781491402245
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5