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Author:

Tisdale, Rachel, author. aut

Title:

The Freedom Riders / Rachel Tisdale.

Publisher:

PowerKids Press :

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

32 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.

Subject:

African American civil rights workers--Biography.
Civil rights workers--United States.--Biography.
African Americans--Southern States--History--20th century.
Civil rights movements--Southern States--History--20th century.
Segregation in transportation.
Southern States--Race relations.

Notes:

MAR15. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

A divided country -- The first protest -- Journey of reconciliation -- Journeys to freedom -- The first bus leaves -- Attacks in Alabama -- Beatings in Birmingham -- On to Montgomery -- The nation takes notice -- From Jackson to jail -- A battle won -- Peaceful protests -- A lasting legacy.

Summary:

In 1961, a group known as the Freedom Riders organized a trip that spanned several southern states in order to test new desegregation laws. The backlash they faced was incredible and included facing violent mobs and enduring brutal beatings. Learn about the terror, the bravery, and, ultimately, the triumph that changed history.

Series:

We shall overcome

ISBN:

147776061X
9781477760611

LCCN:

2013024408

Locations:

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

RNPC397 -- Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library (Guthrie Center)

KOPC446 -- H.J. Nugen Public Library (New London)