The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
By (Author) Dr Sheila Kanani
Illustrated by Nan Lawson
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
5th November 2019
5th September 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Politics and government
323.1196073092
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 7mm
109g
Description
A bold new non-fiction series for 7+ readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures. Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her nextraordinary story to life.
Author Bio
Sheila Kanani (Author) Dr Sheila Kanani is a space cadet, with her head high up in the clouds, even though her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Sheila became interested in space and astronomy at the age of 13 and her passion sky-rocketed from there. She has a PhD in planetary science and her favourite planet is Saturn. Her favourite 'work' interests are teaching GCSE Astronomy and giving public talks to audiences of all ages and sizes, while representing her place of work, the Royal Astronomical Society, which she adores.
