Who Was Rosa Parks?

I love reading the "Who Was..." and "What Was…" books, even as an adult. This story was really interesting and I learned about some people, who I had heard of before, but did not know their complete connection to the civil rights movement. I was very glad this book talked about Claudette Colvin. She......more

The first time I ever heard of Rosa Parks was (don't laugh!) in the 2018 Doctor Who episode Rosa. This excellent book on her life, although written for children, is highly informative. There are also plenty of good illustrations. A great book about a great woman.......more

The story is about Rosa Parks who was a big spark in the multi-race revolution. She was a courages person who took her freedom and brought it out! Her disobeying these unfair laws was just outstanding! I say that I recommend this to people who love freedom.......more

Who was Rosa Parks? was an incredible biography on the life of the lady who started a revolution by just sitting on bus! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read quick, interesting books. If this one isn't for you, try another Who Was?/Is book.......more

Who Was Rosa Parks? [2010] - ★★★★1/2 "...a bus seat may seem like a little thing. But it wasn't. It represented something big" [McDonough, 2010: 47]. This series of books illustrates the lives of notable people for children. Rosa Parks was an American activist known for her involvement in the civil ri......more