DK Life Stories Martin Luther King Jr

DK Life Stories Martin Luther King Jr

by Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator), Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Laurie Calkhoven (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator)

Synopsis

In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous I have a dream speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Publisher: DK Children
Published: 03 Jan 2019

ISBN 10: 024132288X
ISBN 13: 9780241322888
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Explore the life of Martin Luther King Jr.