Quick Summary: A children's educational reader on U.S.history

My Review: Brown v. Board of Education by Brienna Rossiter is associated with the Turning Points in History series. It was released on 1/1/25.

About the Book: "This book explores Brown v. Board of Education, providing an engaging overview of how this civil rights Supreme Court case unfolded and the legacy it left behind. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two “Story Spotlight” special features, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 3–4. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 3–9."

Chapters:
1 - School Struggles
2 - Unequal Access
3 - Suing for Schooling
4 - Combining Cases
5 - The Supreme Court
6 - Legacy

Additional Content:

TIMELINE • COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS • GLOSSARY • RESOURCES • AUTHOR INFO • INDEX

In My Own Words: A snapshot of cases, practices, and experiences leading up to, going through, and following Brown versus Board of Education

My Final Say: This is definitely a basic introduction to some of America's most prominent civil rights cases. It paints a broad picture, in my opinion. The language is simple and easy to follow. The pictures are general and serve as an aid to support what is being communicated. The additional content is a bonus and should help students go further, in looking beyond this reader.

Other: I think this book would serve fairly well as a starting point for young learners who are interested in digging deeper. Because it is simplified, it would likely be more appropriate for upper grade two to grade three students.

Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: +/-
Audience: Children
Status: 💬
Level: Elementary

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (North Star Editions | Apex), and to NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to review this title.