In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Illustrations.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to airplanes.

"Information about vehicles and other forms of transportation for young children learning to read."--Provided by publisher.

"Information for beginner readers about all forms of transportation."--Provided by publisher.

"Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers"--

A factual picture book packed with engaging illustrations and fun information is designed for shared or independent reading and includes coverage of a wide variety of transportation vehicles, from early wheeled carts to the speedy cars of today.

"How does a car work? Clever Cogz knows the answer! Join Cogz the robot dog and discover all about cars, trucks, and other amazing machines. Introducing physics and engineering topics in a fun and simple way, young readers will learn all about their favorite vehicles and how they work."--Back cover.

"Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Pakistan, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about our world and shape the future. Some children walk for three hours while others take a bus or walk over a wire bridge. The treks of these students are unique, extraordinary, and even dangerous, and it emphasizes the common determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people...

Did you know that the first train reached a top speed of only 5 miles per hour, that helicopters are also called whirlybirds, and that some submarines can stay underwater for months at a time? Learn more surprising facts in this lively and fascinating picture book all about vehicles. -- from Amazon.

Introduces readers to eight of the world's most enormous vehicles.