The Civil Rights Movement

by John O'Mara

Book Overview

The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538248697
• ISBN13: 9781538248690
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8