The Story of Ruby Bridges

by Arlisha Norwood Alston (Author)

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   Book 32   
Pages: 64
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Discover the life of Ruby Bridges―an inspiring story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 years.

Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, she was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality.

Independent reading―This Ruby Bridges biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you!

How will Ruby's courage inspire you?


Story of Biographies Series—Summary and Book Order

Series: Story of Biographies
Reading level: 6+
Books in series: 50
Read in order? No
Next release: Jan 2025
Tags: non fiction  historical  culture  science & tech (STEM)  sport  adventure  sponsored 

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Books in series order

1.   The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg  (2020)
2.   The Story of Frida Kahlo  (2020)
3.   The Story of Abraham Lincoln  (2020)
4.   The Story of George Washington  (2020)
5.   The Story of Harriet Tubman  (2020)
6.   The Story of Alexander Hamilton  (2020)
7.   The Story of Jane Goodall  (2020)
8.   The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.  (2020)
9.   The Story of Albert Einstein  (2020)
10.   The Story of Barack Obama  (2020)
11.   The Story of the Wright Brothers  (2020)
12.   The Story of Neil Armstrong  (2020)
13.   The Story of Marie Curie  (2020)
14.   The Story of Helen Keller  (2020)
15.   The Story of Amelia Earhart  (2020)
16.   The Story of Malala Yousafzai  (2020)
17.   The Story of Simone Biles  (2020)
18.   The Story of Fred Rogers:  (2020)
19.   The Story of Benjamin Franklin  (2020)
20.   The Story of Gandhi  (2020)
21.   The Story of Thomas Jefferson  (2020)
22.   The Story of Jim Henson  (2021)
23.   The Story of John Lewis  (2021)
24.   The Story of Leonardo da Vinci  (2021)
25.   The Story of Anne Frank  (2021)
26.   The Story of Jackie Robinson  (2021)
27.   The Story of Michelle Obama  (2021)
28.   The Story of Joe Biden  (2021)
29.   The Story of Stan Lee  (2021)
30.   The Story of Nelson Mandela  (2021)
31.   The Story of Kamala Harris  (2021)
32.   The Story of Ruby Bridges  (2021)
33.   The Story of Princess Diana  (2021)
34.   The Story of Babe Ruth  (2021)
35.   The Story of Eliza Hamilton  (2021)
36.   The Story of Misty Copeland  (2021)
37.   The Story of Katherine Johnson  (2021)
38.   The Story of Ella Fitzgerald  (2021)
39.   The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda  (2022)
40.   The Story of Walt Disney  (2022)
41.   The Story of Selena Quintanilla  (2022)
42.   The Story of Henry Ford  (2022)
43.   The Story of Pablo Picasso  (2022)
44.   The Story of Maya Angelou  (2023)
45.   The Story of Sojourner Truth  (2023)
46.   The Story of Audrey Hepburn  (2024)
47.   The Story of Serena Williams  (2024)
48.   The Story of Taylor Swift  (2024)
49.   The Story of Betty White  (2024)
50.   The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer  (2025)