"The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans fighting to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. Nonviolent protest became a cornerstone of the movement as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired more people to take up the cause. In August, Emmett Till, a Black teenager, was brutally murdered in Mississippi. In December, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man while riding on a bus in Alabama. Parks's segregation challenge resulted in the Montgomery bus boycott, which lasted throughout 1956 and brought transformational change to the city. These events and more sparked a movement that in the following years would bring Black youth to the forefront of much needed reform in the nation. This detailed account explains why 1955 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement"--

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. In August, Emmett Till, a Black teenager, was brutally murdered in Mississippi. In December, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man while riding on a bus in Alabama. Parks' brave action resulted in the year-long Montgomery bus boycott, an event that brought transformational change to the city. These events and more sparked a movement that in the following years would bring Black youth to the forefront of much needed reform in the nation.The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement--from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The contributions of key activists, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Barbara Nash, and Malcolm X, are part of the narrative. Demonstrations of passive resistance and legal challenges were often met with bloodshed and violence against Black Americans fighting to end segregation and discrimination. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law ultimately produced legislation affirming that every American should have the same constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, or gender. Key features: - Each book addresses major moments in civil rights history, organized chronologically, ties into the school curriculum - Sidebars, at least one per chapter (mix of cultural references and explanations of more complex terms) - Back matter: timeline, glossary, reference materials, mini-bio of a modern civil rights activist, and more- Brand new series design, historical photos throughout - Opportunities for series expansion (pre & post-civil rights)

"The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealously. It ends with a weeping specter rumored to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave. Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!"--

The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealousy. It ends with a weeping specter rumored to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave. Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked specter to your bathroom mirror! Who could Bloody Mary be? And what happens when she is called forth from the great beyond? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked specter to your bathroom mirror! Who could Bloody Mary be? And what happens when she is called forth from the great beyond? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

On February 23, 1945, an American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The moment--captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time--didn't just boost the morale of the U.S. soldiers fighting on the island. It also lifted the spirits of the American people back home who had grown weary of World War II. How did this remarkable moment come to pass and what is its enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the flag raising on Iwo Jima is among the greatest moments in history.

On February 23, 1945, an American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The moment--captured in one of the most famous photographs of all time--didn't just boost the morale of the U.S. soldiers fighting on the island. It also lifted the spirits of the American people back home who had grown weary of World War II. How did this remarkable moment come to pass and what is its enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the flag raising on Iwo Jima is among the greatest moments in history.

In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread. Other students joined her in the movement that became known as Fridays for Future. By September 2019, millions of activists from around the world marched in protests to protect the future of the planet.

In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread. Other students joined her in the movement that became known as Fridays for Future. By September 2019, millions of activists from around the world marched in protests to protect the future of the planet.