The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

In September 1957, nine brave African-American students attempted to do something that had not been done in the segregated South-integrate a public school. Until 1957, black students could not attend school with white students, and black schools were often inferior to white schools. However, in the face of hatred, protest, and violence, these courageous students, who came to be known as the Little Rock Nine, led the charge for change. Through riveting primary source photographs, author David Aretha examines this critical time in the Civil Rights Movement.

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The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

In September 1957, nine brave African-American students attempted to do something that had not been done in the segregated South-integrate a public school. Until 1957, black students could not attend school with white students, and black schools were often inferior to white schools. However, in the face of hatred, protest, and violence, these courageous students, who came to be known as the Little Rock Nine, led the charge for change. Through riveting primary source photographs, author David Aretha examines this critical time in the Civil Rights Movement.

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The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

by David Aretha
The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs

by David Aretha

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In September 1957, nine brave African-American students attempted to do something that had not been done in the segregated South-integrate a public school. Until 1957, black students could not attend school with white students, and black schools were often inferior to white schools. However, in the face of hatred, protest, and violence, these courageous students, who came to be known as the Little Rock Nine, led the charge for change. Through riveting primary source photographs, author David Aretha examines this critical time in the Civil Rights Movement.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780766042353
Publication date: 01/01/2014
Series: Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Photographs
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 7.71(w) x 9.41(h) x 0.34(d)
Lexile: 860L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Crisis in Little Rock 8

Chapter 2 No Friendly Faces 14

Chapter 3 Calling in the U.S. Army 21

Chapter 4 Through the Doors of Central High 26

Chapter 5 Retaliation and Graduation 32

Chapter 6 "The Lost Year" and Beyond 38

Conclusion 44

Civil Rights Movement Timeline 46

Further Reading: Books and Internet Addresses 47

Index 48

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