Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells, Crusader for Justice (Curious Fox Books) True Story for Kids Ages 8 and Up About a Civil Rights Activist, Journalist, and Suffrage Leader Who Fought Segregation
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Inspiring biography of Ida B. Wells for kids who want to learn about civil rights, social justice, and courageous women who changed American history!
For kids in grades 4-6, with a grade 5 reading level, ideal for independent reading, classroom libraries, and homeschool history Ida B. Wells was a groundbreaking journalist, civil rights activist, and suffrage leader whose fearless reporting exposed racism, segregation, and lynching in America From teacher to activist, learn how Wells was forced off a segregated train in 1883 and how that moment launched her lifelong fight for justice Rich historical context through clear nonfiction chapters and side stories about key people, events, and movements in African American history Archival photographs, illustrations, and maps, plus a timeline, chapter notes, glossary, index, and further reading to support reports and research projects
Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells: Crusader for Justice introduces young readers to the remarkable life of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history. Written directly for children ages 8 and up, this engaging nonfiction biography explores how Ida B. Wells transformed from a teenage schoolteacher into a fearless journalist and national voice for justice.
Born in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to parents who had been enslaved, Wells grew up during the Civil War and Reconstruction. After surviving the loss of her parents, she became a teacher and later a writer. Her life changed forever when she refused to move from a first class train car and was forcibly removed despite laws banning segregation. That injustice ignited her determination to fight discrimination through journalism.
Wells began writing for the newspaper Free Speech and Headlight, eventually becoming a part owner. She published the powerful pamphlet Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases, exposing the truth behind racial violence. Her reporting was so influential that it led to threats against her life and the destruction of her newspaper office, forcing her to continue her work from Chicago.
This biography also follows Wells's leadership in founding organizations such as the National Association for Colored Women and the Alpha Suffrage Group, highlighting her role in the women's suffrage movement and her leadership among African American women fighting for the right to vote. A full color U.S. map shows the status of states and territories in 1862, helping readers understand the historical setting of her life.
With historical photos, color illustrations, a detailed timeline, and kid-friendly glossary definitions, this 48-page paperback biography supports school assignments, Black history studies, and family reading. Ideal for readers interested in social activism, civil rights history, and biographies of important women, this book shows how Ida B. Wells used courage, truth, and determination to challenge injustice and change the nation.
For kids in grades 4-6, with a grade 5 reading level, ideal for independent reading, classroom libraries, and homeschool history Ida B. Wells was a groundbreaking journalist, civil rights activist, and suffrage leader whose fearless reporting exposed racism, segregation, and lynching in America From teacher to activist, learn how Wells was forced off a segregated train in 1883 and how that moment launched her lifelong fight for justice Rich historical context through clear nonfiction chapters and side stories about key people, events, and movements in African American history Archival photographs, illustrations, and maps, plus a timeline, chapter notes, glossary, index, and further reading to support reports and research projects
Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells: Crusader for Justice introduces young readers to the remarkable life of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history. Written directly for children ages 8 and up, this engaging nonfiction biography explores how Ida B. Wells transformed from a teenage schoolteacher into a fearless journalist and national voice for justice.
Born in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to parents who had been enslaved, Wells grew up during the Civil War and Reconstruction. After surviving the loss of her parents, she became a teacher and later a writer. Her life changed forever when she refused to move from a first class train car and was forcibly removed despite laws banning segregation. That injustice ignited her determination to fight discrimination through journalism.
Wells began writing for the newspaper Free Speech and Headlight, eventually becoming a part owner. She published the powerful pamphlet Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases, exposing the truth behind racial violence. Her reporting was so influential that it led to threats against her life and the destruction of her newspaper office, forcing her to continue her work from Chicago.
This biography also follows Wells's leadership in founding organizations such as the National Association for Colored Women and the Alpha Suffrage Group, highlighting her role in the women's suffrage movement and her leadership among African American women fighting for the right to vote. A full color U.S. map shows the status of states and territories in 1862, helping readers understand the historical setting of her life.
With historical photos, color illustrations, a detailed timeline, and kid-friendly glossary definitions, this 48-page paperback biography supports school assignments, Black history studies, and family reading. Ideal for readers interested in social activism, civil rights history, and biographies of important women, this book shows how Ida B. Wells used courage, truth, and determination to challenge injustice and change the nation.
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