Spotlight On the Civil Rights Movement

In the 1950s and '60s, the civil rights movement brought sweeping reforms to nearly all facets of American life. The rights and protections enshrined by legislators and the cultural impact of the movement's protests and heroes are integral parts of American history that resonate strongly today. Each book presents a key figure or event of the civil rights movement in accessible language sure to engage readers at any level. Packed with historical photographs, these visual treasures record the twentieth century's greatest moments in the struggle for equality. Furthermore, each book closely correlates to curricular standards for social studies and history.