National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks (Readers Bios)

Jazynka, Kitson

ISBN 10: 1426321422 ISBN 13: 9781426321429

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2015

Synopsis

Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. 

This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers.

About this title

About the Author:

KITSON JAZYNKA is an award-winning freelance writer and children's author. Her work appears regularly in National Geographic Kids, American Girl, and Young Rider magazine, as well as the Washington Post's KidsPost. In 2011, she worked with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation to write a book called The Making of the Memorial, a history of the creation of the memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall. Kitson also contributes to national equestrian and dog magazines including, Dog Fancy, Horse Illustrated, and Dressage Today. Her picture book, Carrot In My Pocket, was published in 2001. She currently lives with her family in Washington, D.C.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1426321422
• ISBN 13: 9781426321429
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32