Spring 2024

Civil Rights Heroes

From the Set Graphic Short Stories (Fall 24)

Readers may already know their names, and now they will know their stories! The lives and trailblazing accomplishments of Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King Jr. are vibrantly explored in this book, through dazzling illustrations and captivating narratives of their triumphs and hardships. Readers of all ages will enjoy the graphic designs, while more advanced readers can further their knowledge through the manageable text. It is sure to be a reading experience that is as informative as it is visually engaging, as the three civil rights heroes come to life in this book.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$39.80 $29.85
Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey Number 323.11
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level U
Language English
Publisher Rosen Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781499475586
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 112
Dimensions 6.5 x 10
Graphics Full-color illustrations

Booklist Review of Graphic Short Stories

The Graphic Short Stories series offers readers a fresh perspective on fact and fiction through evocative illustrations and captivating narratives. Each book focuses on a common theme and explores several short stories that are brought to life through detailed graphics and varying text boxes. Civil Rights Heroes showcases the struggles and triumphs of three Black American heroes: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Eureka! True Tales of Discovery unveils important details of history through compelling stories of exploration, including the hunt for Troy and the sinking of the Titanic. Readers will be captivated by the legendary tales showcased in World Myths. This title explores stories from all over the world, such as a West African creation story and the legend of the hero twins who outwitted Mayan gods. World War II Battles examines three notable military conflicts (Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, and Midway) and chronicles the important details that made them infamous. This series is recommended for middle-grade readers but could be enjoyed by a broader audience due to its compelling stories, intricate visuals, and range of topics. Each title has a glossary and suggested resources for those curious to learn more. Readers will be attracted to these high-interest accounts of intriguing moments in history.

SLJ Review of Graphic Short Stories

Graphic novel enthusiasts and history buffs alike will enjoy this series that features social studies topics and historical figures. Dynamic full-color illustrations capture the urgency of civil rights protests, major battles, discoveries, and world myths. The abbreviated length of the stories makes them useful for in-class assignments, but readers will be pulled in and want to finish the entire book rather than just a single story. Action scenes from the attack on Pearl Harbor, Quetzalcoatl and the Aztec creation myth, the Battle of Antietam, and the March on Washington are supported by dialogue and narrative text boxes. The civil rights and war titles feature three stories, while the discovery and myth volumes have nine stories each. A glossary and suggested reading list accompany each book, but the main attraction will be the stories. VERDICT A useful collection for enriching classroom lessons and supporting visual learners.

Author: Anita Ganeri