Cover of The Little Rock School Desegregation Crisis in American History (In American History)

The Little Rock School Desegregation Crisis in American History (In American History)

by Robert Somerlott

In American History

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the powerful story behind the 1957 struggle to integrate Little Rock's schools, where courage and determination challenged segregation. Meet the brave students and leaders who stood up for equality and changed history in Arkansas. This journey highlights a pivotal moment in America's fight for civil rights.

Representation & Themes

HistoryCivil RightsSocial JusticeFamilyComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Historical Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0766012980
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Published
August 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
16,186

Genres

Education

Subjects

History - United States/20th CenturyLittle RockCivil rightsArkansasSchool & EducationJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)History - United States/State & LocalHistoryPeople & Places - United States - African-AmericanAfrican AmericansSchool integration20th centuryAfrican American studentsRace relationsCentral High School (Little Rock, Ark.)African americans, arkansasAfrican american studentsAfrican americans, civil rights