The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks: 7

Kanani, Dr Sheila

ISBN 10: 0241372798 / ISBN 13: 9780241372791

Published by Puffin, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks: 7
• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241372798
• ISBN 13: 9780241372791
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Lawson, Nan
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 120 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Rosa Parks was:

An activist

A campaigner for equal rights

An inspiration

Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life.

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About the Author

Sheila Kanani (Author)
Dr Sheila Kanani is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds, even though her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13 and her passion sky-rocketed from there. She has a PhD in planetary science and her favourite planet is Saturn. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes, while representing her place of work, the Royal Astronomical Society, which she adores.