Martin Luther King Jr.
| AUTHOR | Cooke, Tim |
| PUBLISHER | Gareth Stevens Publishing (12/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
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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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781482459524
ISBN-10:
1482459523
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.90 x 0.10 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.26 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.1
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 5
Dewey Decimal:
B
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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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Author:
Cooke, Tim
Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years as an author and editor. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written widely about general history, including How to Change the World With a Ball of String (Scholastic, 2011).
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