montgomery (ala.)

Biography of the woman who, in December of 1955, refused to relinquish her seat to a white man, which ultimately led to a landmark Supreme Court decision.

Profiles the famous civil right activist who became famous for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to make room for a white passenger in 1955.

Dramatizes Rosa Parks' famous refusal to move out of her seat on a segregated bus in 1955 as well as aspects of her early life, her involvement with the NAACP, and the aftermath of that act of resistance.

Presents an account of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, and the subsequent bus boycott by the African-American community.

"Rosa Parks boarded the bus that fateful day knowing exactly what she was going to do. She was going to stand up for her rights..." back cover.

A deep respect and lasting friendship forms between African-American housekeeper Odessa Cotter and her white employer Miriam Thompson as they live through and respond to the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.

Examines the Montgomery bus boycott through primary source photographs, including Rosa Parks' role in the effort, other important leaders, the daily struggles of the boycott, and the effect on segregation on Montgomery's buses. Includes a timeline and further resources.

An illustrated biography of Rosa Parks that discusses her childhood, schooling, role in the civil rights movement, family life, and other related topics.