Discover the life of Ruby Bridges-a story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, Ruby had a simple childhood. She was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality. The Story of Ruby Bridges includes: Core curriculum-Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby´s life, and take a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Her lasting legacy-Explore how Ruby Bridges made the world a better place for future generations, including you! Word definitions-Discover easy-to-understand explanations
