{"product_id":"a-picture-book-of-rosa-parks-picture-book-biography-1","title":"A Picture Book of Rosa Parks (Picture Book Biography)","description":"Called \"The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,\" Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.\n\nWhen she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation.\n\nFrom Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights.\n\nPura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story.\n\nBack matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates.\n\nFor almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 082341177X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.082341177X.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Adler, David A.|Casilla, Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47259508801713,"sku":"RDV.082341177X.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/082341177X-0.jpg?v=1778089832","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/a-picture-book-of-rosa-parks-picture-book-biography-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}