The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A Primary Source Exploration of the Protest for Equal Treatment

By Allison Crotzer Kimmel

Book Overview

The Montgomery Bus Boycott began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The campaign that followed was one of the most important protests against racial segregation in the United States. The boycotters endured violence and vicious words. But they stood up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the boycotters and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1491422181
• ISBN13: 9781491422182
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5