The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school -- now with simple text for young readers! In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism. Product Details Format: Paperback Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback ISBN: 9780545108553 Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 6 x 9 Pub Date: December 2009 Fiction / Nonfiction: Non-Fiction Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 3 Imprint: Scholastic Inc. Subjects: 1960s America, African American, Civil Rights Movement, Courage, Bravery, Heroism, Elementary School, Prejudice and Discrimination, Segregation and Integration Genre: Biography and Autobiography Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level K Lexile® Measure: 470L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable