Author: Jonathan Tilove
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Through text and photos, this is the story of the people, places, and events along the more than 500 Martin Luther King streets found in communities across the country. Full color.
Along Martin Luther King
Author: Jonathan Tilove
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Through text and photos, this is the story of the people, places, and events along the more than 500 Martin Luther King streets found in communities across the country. Full color.
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Through text and photos, this is the story of the people, places, and events along the more than 500 Martin Luther King streets found in communities across the country. Full color.
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book
Author: Lisbeth Kaiser
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
ISBN: 0525428526
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it--peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what's right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You'll want to collect each book.
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
ISBN: 0525428526
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it--peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what's right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You'll want to collect each book.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Companion
Author: Martin Luther King (Jr.)
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312199906
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Quotations by the civil rights leader cover such issues as race, justice, and human dignity.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312199906
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Quotations by the civil rights leader cover such issues as race, justice, and human dignity.
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr
Author: Johnny Ray Moore
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
ISBN: 9781546034421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Teach little learners about beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with this 200-word board book. This little book introduces Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic leader of the civil rights movement. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells how King grew up, how he became a minister, and how he worked to end segregation in America. Accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. helps readers understand who King is, what he did, and why his story still matters today.
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
ISBN: 9781546034421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Teach little learners about beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with this 200-word board book. This little book introduces Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic leader of the civil rights movement. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells how King grew up, how he became a minister, and how he worked to end segregation in America. Accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. helps readers understand who King is, what he did, and why his story still matters today.
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
Author: Mark Weakland
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 147959685X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketbal, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 147959685X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketbal, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
Martin Rising
Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545702542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
“A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., set against the last few months of his life and written in verse” (School Library Journal). Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life—told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech—where his life’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak. The Pinkneys’ powerful and spiritual look at King’s legacy celebrates the courage and moral conviction of a man who changed the course of history forever. And even in the face of searing tragedy, he continues to inspire, transform, and elevate all of us who share his dream. Praise for Martin Rising A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year “Unique and remarkable.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells . . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud.” —Booklist, starred review
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545702542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
“A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., set against the last few months of his life and written in verse” (School Library Journal). Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life—told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech—where his life’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak. The Pinkneys’ powerful and spiritual look at King’s legacy celebrates the courage and moral conviction of a man who changed the course of history forever. And even in the face of searing tragedy, he continues to inspire, transform, and elevate all of us who share his dream. Praise for Martin Rising A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year “Unique and remarkable.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells . . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud.” —Booklist, starred review
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Author: Martin Luther King (III)
Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9781536430264
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A poignant account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insight into their special bond, their separation during Dr. King's imprisonment and the author's 5-year-old witness to the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9781536430264
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A poignant account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insight into their special bond, their separation during Dr. King's imprisonment and the author's 5-year-old witness to the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King, Jr., on Leadership
Author: Donald T. Phillips
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759521093
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Read the detailed and absorbing chronicle of Martin Luther King's leadership during the most tumultuous period in America's recent past—featuring a foreword by Dr. Bernice King. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for famous speeches such as I Have a Dream, and his ability to inspire the people of the United States to demand equality, regardless of the color of their skin. His ability to lead has cemented himself as one of America's greatest civil rights advocates. And in today's world, his wisdom and teachings are needed more than ever. Martin Luther King Jr., On Leadership chronicles the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and identifies the key leadership skills he displayed such as: Practice what you preach Take direct action without waiting for other agencies to act Give credit where credit is due Laws only declare rights, they do not deliver them And much more . . . This book is part history and part guide to becoming a great leader, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., an advocate to peaceful change while never wavering in making the opposition listen and give in.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759521093
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Read the detailed and absorbing chronicle of Martin Luther King's leadership during the most tumultuous period in America's recent past—featuring a foreword by Dr. Bernice King. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for famous speeches such as I Have a Dream, and his ability to inspire the people of the United States to demand equality, regardless of the color of their skin. His ability to lead has cemented himself as one of America's greatest civil rights advocates. And in today's world, his wisdom and teachings are needed more than ever. Martin Luther King Jr., On Leadership chronicles the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and identifies the key leadership skills he displayed such as: Practice what you preach Take direct action without waiting for other agencies to act Give credit where credit is due Laws only declare rights, they do not deliver them And much more . . . This book is part history and part guide to becoming a great leader, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., an advocate to peaceful change while never wavering in making the opposition listen and give in.
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author: Clayborne Carson
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759520372
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, this astounding autobiography brings to life a remarkable man changed the world —and still inspires the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Martin Luther King: the child and student who rebelled against segregation. The dedicated minister who questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom. The loving husband and father who sought to balance his family’s needs with those of a growing, nationwide movement. And to most of us today, the world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere. Relevant and insightful, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. offers King’s seldom disclosed views on some of the world’s greatest and most controversial figures: John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mahatma Gandhi, and Richard Nixon. It paints a moving portrait of a people, a time, and a nation in the face of powerful change. And it shows how Americans from all walks of life can make a difference if they have the courage to hope for a better future.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759520372
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Written by Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, this astounding autobiography brings to life a remarkable man changed the world —and still inspires the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Martin Luther King: the child and student who rebelled against segregation. The dedicated minister who questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom. The loving husband and father who sought to balance his family’s needs with those of a growing, nationwide movement. And to most of us today, the world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere. Relevant and insightful, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. offers King’s seldom disclosed views on some of the world’s greatest and most controversial figures: John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mahatma Gandhi, and Richard Nixon. It paints a moving portrait of a people, a time, and a nation in the face of powerful change. And it shows how Americans from all walks of life can make a difference if they have the courage to hope for a better future.