What was it like to live through the civil rights movement? Readers discover the answer as they read first-person stories from those who experienced this period in U.S. history. Their stories are accompanied by insightful historical context, supplementing classroom learning in a unique and personal way. In addition, each story can be viewed in video form using QR codes, and historical photographs help readers visualize what they are reading about. Readers are also invited to explore critical-thinking questions about the civil rights movement and how its impact is still felt today.