I am Rosa Parks

I am Rosa Parks

By Brad Meltzer

Pages

40

Rating

4.51

Year

2014

HistoryBiographyHistoricalAfrican AmericanPicture BooksNonfiction

Description

Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the third hero in the picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.

Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. Each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what's right.

Included in each book
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue: Rosa Parks's strength is highlighted in this biography.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Endorsements

New York Times bestselling series.

I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer - Bookist