Brown v. Board of Education: The Road to a Landmark Decision

Explore the landmark Supreme Court Case that ended legal segregation! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader details the important case of Brown v. Board of Education.

Brown v. Board of Education: The Road to a Landmark Decision

• Describes the historical context and outcome of Brown v. Board of Education
• Provides a short fiction piece connected to the topic to keep students invested
• Covers difficult topics such as segregation and discrimination
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to teach students more about U.S. history

This teacher-approved reader covers the long history of racial segregation in the United States in an easy-to-follow way. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other thoughtful features, this reader teaches fifth grade students about the historical and cultural significance of Brown v. Board of Education.