| The Bus Ride Contributor(s): Miller, William (Author), Ward, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1584300264 ISBN-13: 9781584300267 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 Annotation: Sarah, an African-American girl, and her mother ride the bus each morning, but Sarah wonders why they have to sit in the back. Her curiosity inspires her to sit closer to the front of the bus, landing her in jail for breaking the law and triggering action from both the black and white communities. Based on the life of Rosa Parks, who provides an introduction. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 97006850 |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.52" W x 10.74" (0.32 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 26746 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Reading Program, United Methodist Women With its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice. Sarah and her mother ride the bus every day. There are lots of other people on the bus, but some passengers aren't allowed to sit in certain areas. One day, Sarah decides to see what she's missing by sitting at the back of the bus. The moment she moves up front she sets off a commotion that reverberates furiously throughout the city. The award-winning author and artist, William Miller and John Ward, poignantly portray a child who discovers the courage of her convictions. With its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice. |