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Martin Luther King Jr.

Cooke, Tim

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Gareth Stevens Publishing

Just the Series: Meet the Greats

Annotation: Presents the life and major accomplishments of the iconic American civil rights leader, from his boyhood in segregated Georgia through his role in prompting great societal change through nonviolent means.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #495749

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 01/01/17

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-482-45952-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-482-45952-4

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
King, Martin Luther,. Jr.,. 1929-1968. Juvenile literature.
King, Martin Luther,. Jr.,. 1929-1968.
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 20th century.
Civil rights workers.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Word Count: 4,182

Reading Level: 6.1

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.1 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 187136 / grade: Middle Grades

Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers on the journey of King's life from young Georgia pastor to the iconic trailblazer who met a tragic end. A timeline provides a summary of significant moments in King's life. His key speeches and books are noted as well, so readers can continue to experience this extraordinary man's powerful words, still relevant today.

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