SOCIAL SCIENCES
Finlayson, Reggie

We Shall Overcome: The History of the American Civil Rights Movement

(3) 4-6 People's History series. Illustrated with captioned black-and-white photos, this brief volume covers many milestones of the civil rights movement. The clearly written text shows how the leaders met new challenges and kept disparate groups focused on the same goals until the turning point in Selma. Each chapter opens with a quote or song from the era, and a timeline and a list of websites are appended. Bib., ind.

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