Black History Heroes: Rosa Parks (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781638192527)

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.

Take a seat beside Rosa Parks and discover how an ordinary day became an extraordinary turning point in American history. Long before she refused to give up her bus seat, Rosa had spent years learning, organizing, and standing up for what was right in her community. Young readers will follow Rosa from her childhood in the segregated South to the moment her quiet strength helped launch the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Along the way, they'll see how determination, preparation, and moral clarity can shape history in powerful ways.

Throughout the book, readers will explore helpful vocabulary words, a detailed timeline of Rosa's life, and thinking questions that invite them to reflect on her choices, challenges, and lasting impact. They'll also discover fascinating facts about the world during her lifetime, from segregation laws to the growing Civil Rights Movement. Inspiring, accessible, and deeply empowering, this biography introduces young readers to a hero whose bravery still shapes the world today.

Author: Jael Jackson
ISBN-10: 1638192529
ISBN-13: 9781638192527
Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2026
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback