Intermediate/Secondary (Gr. 7-10) "An opening chapter on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington sets the scene for... struggles and triumphs to come in this entry in the Essential Events series. Following background information on slavery, segregation, and early civil rights leaders, it traces the movement from Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955 to King's death in 1968, including the Little Rock Nine, the Greensboro sit-ins, the passage of the Civil Rights Act... Although the text emphasizes King's nonviolent and peaceful resistance, a chapter on Black Power introduces Malcolm X and changes in approach. A final chapter looks at the impact of the movement on society today, and remaining gaps in equality. Complemented by evocative color and black-and-white photographs... book also includes sidebars with further information on court cases, individuals, and related actions. A detailed time line, glossary, bibliography, source notes, and additional facts and resources make up the extensive back matter." - Booklist, Feb 1/12.

"Essential library"--P. [4] of cover.

"I have a dream" -- From slavery to segregation -- The Montgomery bus boycott -- Crisis in Little Rock -- Sit-ins and freedom rides -- The Birmingham campaign -- The right to vote -- Black power -- Civil rights today -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary.