Birmingham 1963: How A Photograph Rallied Civil Rights Support (Captured History) Read Free Books and Download eBooks
In May 1963 news photographer Charles Moore was on hand to document the Children’s Crusade, a civil rights protest. But the photographs he took that day did more than document an event; they helped change history. His photograph of a trio of African-American teenagers being slammed against a building by a blast of water from a fire hose was especially powerful. The image of this brutal treatment turned Americans into witnesses at a time when hate and prejudice were on trial. It helped rally the civil rights movement and energized the public, making civil rights a national problem needing a national solution. And it paved the way for Congress to finally pass laws to give citizens equal rights regardless of the color of their skin.
Lexile Measure: 980L (What's this?)
Series: Captured History
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Compass Point Books (February 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756544467
ISBN-13: 978-0756544461
Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.5 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #494,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #62 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Photography #337 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > 1900s #406 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Prejudice & Racism
Age Range: 10 - 12 years
Grade Level: 5 - 7
Birmingham Alabama was a key location in the Civil Rights Movement. This book covers a time when issues came to a head. There were nation changing events occurring in Birmingham that were heard by, and affected, the entire country.
'Bought this as a gift for a colleague and she loved it. This volume definitely gives one of the best overviews of what happened in Birmingham in 1963 that I've seen thus far. Great book!
Great photos and very interesting to students. They love history when it is told in this way and the story is enhanced with visuals.
This book definitely met my expectations.
Great resource, I love the pictures!!
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