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title: "Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)"
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# 4.8/5 star rating Level 2 Scholastic Reader Real historical photos Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

**Price:** € 5.99
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## Summary

> 📖 Empower young minds with the true story of courage and change!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
- **How much does it cost?** € 5.99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/5050423-ruby-bridges-goes-to-school-my-true-story-scholastic-reader)

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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Visual History Comes Alive:** Includes real photographs that deepen engagement and bring the civil rights era to life.
- • **Award-Winning & Highly Rated:** Trusted by thousands with a 4.8-star rating and top ranks in children’s social activist biographies.
- • **Authentic Voices, Real Impact:** Ruby Bridges narrates her own inspiring story, making history personal and relatable for young readers.
- • **Age-Appropriate Courage Lessons:** Carefully crafted for early readers to understand bravery, resilience, and social justice.
- • **Perfect for Meaningful Conversations:** A powerful tool for parents and educators to discuss race, kindness, and perseverance.

## Overview

Ruby Bridges Goes to School is a Level 2 Scholastic Reader featuring Ruby’s firsthand account of integrating an all-white school. This used book in good condition offers real photographs and accessible language to introduce young readers to civil rights history, resilience, and kindness. Highly rated (4.8/5) and ranked among top children’s social activist biographies, it’s a must-have for fostering empathy and courage in early education.

## Description

desertcart.com: Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2): 9780545108553: Bridges, Ruby: Books

Review: Great book! Great price! Beautiful story! - I got this book for my second grader and kindergartener. The kids loved learning about Ruby! The story read beautifully. If anyone is hesitant about their being any hidden "political agenda" or "demonization" of a certain race or group of people. No need to be concerned. Ruby's does a great job narrating her experience in a way that kids can understand, appreciate and enjoy. It is a great introduction to teaching kids about some of the "ugly" parts of US history while still showing the beauty, resilience and strength of love and kindness. Through Ruby's resilience, strength and persistence to just be able to enjoy her childhood as all children should be able to. She shows how the same things that were important for kids in the past are still important today...(ie: a teacher to show them kindness and love, friends to play and grow with and a safe and inclusive learning environment. Ironically it was my kids that pointed that out. :) The love between her & her teacher Mrs.Henry was palpable. During a time when most everyone else "locally" involved in her education showed her anything but love,..the kindness & humanity of Mrs.Henry was,.. just,..well,.. beautiful. Ruby learned & thrived despite what was going on around her. It demonstrated the power of love in the midst of darkness. This would be a great book for black history month, women's history month, themes on character traits such as bravery, perseverance, resilience..the possibilities are endless. Not only did my second grader and kindergartener enjoy this book but I also enjoyed it. The kids seemed to really enjoy/ appreciate the "real" pictures in the book versus it being "illustrated" as a cartoon. They really enjoyed hearing Ruby tell her story. Seeing Ruby "grow up" and knowing that her story didn't just "end" with her childhood was something really special to them. My daughter even wanted to "go see" Ruby. :) It made her all the more real to them. It wasn't just another story in a sea of books that we've read. It is a great book for young readers and a great conversation starter on the history of segregation and the civil rights movement. I would definitely recommend this book!
Review: Great Book for Scouts (and anyone who loves stories about brave girls changing the world) - I read this book, along with a few other books on Ruby Bridges, to my Girl Scout Daisy troop when they were studying for their “courage petal”. (I thought it made more sense to study a real girl who was an amazing example of courage than the GS story about an animated flower.). The girls enjoyed this book above others we read due to the real photographs and that it was Ruby telling her story. This book presented her story and the introduced the issue of segregation that 6 year olds could understand. Brave little girls can indeed change the world!

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,279 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Children's Social Activists Biographies (Books) #62 in Children's Multicultural Biographies #88 in Children's Black & African American Story Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,662 Reviews |

## Images

![Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CI7EoRhaL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! Great price! Beautiful story!
*by L***9 on February 13, 2022*

I got this book for my second grader and kindergartener. The kids loved learning about Ruby! The story read beautifully. If anyone is hesitant about their being any hidden "political agenda" or "demonization" of a certain race or group of people. No need to be concerned. Ruby's does a great job narrating her experience in a way that kids can understand, appreciate and enjoy. It is a great introduction to teaching kids about some of the "ugly" parts of US history while still showing the beauty, resilience and strength of love and kindness. Through Ruby's resilience, strength and persistence to just be able to enjoy her childhood as all children should be able to. She shows how the same things that were important for kids in the past are still important today...(ie: a teacher to show them kindness and love, friends to play and grow with and a safe and inclusive learning environment. Ironically it was my kids that pointed that out. :) The love between her & her teacher Mrs.Henry was palpable. During a time when most everyone else "locally" involved in her education showed her anything but love,..the kindness & humanity of Mrs.Henry was,.. just,..well,.. beautiful. Ruby learned & thrived despite what was going on around her. It demonstrated the power of love in the midst of darkness. This would be a great book for black history month, women's history month, themes on character traits such as bravery, perseverance, resilience..the possibilities are endless. Not only did my second grader and kindergartener enjoy this book but I also enjoyed it. The kids seemed to really enjoy/ appreciate the "real" pictures in the book versus it being "illustrated" as a cartoon. They really enjoyed hearing Ruby tell her story. Seeing Ruby "grow up" and knowing that her story didn't just "end" with her childhood was something really special to them. My daughter even wanted to "go see" Ruby. :) It made her all the more real to them. It wasn't just another story in a sea of books that we've read. It is a great book for young readers and a great conversation starter on the history of segregation and the civil rights movement. I would definitely recommend this book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Scouts (and anyone who loves stories about brave girls changing the world)
*by T***Y on February 20, 2020*

I read this book, along with a few other books on Ruby Bridges, to my Girl Scout Daisy troop when they were studying for their “courage petal”. (I thought it made more sense to study a real girl who was an amazing example of courage than the GS story about an animated flower.). The girls enjoyed this book above others we read due to the real photographs and that it was Ruby telling her story. This book presented her story and the introduced the issue of segregation that 6 year olds could understand. Brave little girls can indeed change the world!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for my 3 yo girl
*by R***E on October 11, 2024*

Got this book for my 3 yo old who I homeschool. She loved it and so did I. She can relate to the character because she loves to learn, play with everyone and enjoys school.

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