Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Part of the Lives and Times series

Discover the power of nonviolent resistance in the fight for equality.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 5 ratings
24 pages· 629 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Explore the life of a Baptist minister whose nonviolent civil disobedience transformed the civil rights movement. Through vivid illustrations and primary sources, uncover how his philosophy challenged injustice and inspired change. What drove his unwavering commitment to equality, and how did his actions shape history? Dive into this compelling biography to find out.

From the publisher

This series introduces primary readers to famous men and women through artwork and photos. Each of these carefully researched unauthorized biographies is supported by a variety of primary source material – newspaper clippings, family photographs, correspondence – designed to inform as well as encourage young readers to take on their own investigations. Each book begins with the story of the person’s life, featuring colorful illustrations, and concludes with a selection of photos of primary source material.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
629
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC800L
Themes & topics
Books about segregationBooks about civil rightsBooks about nonviolenceBooks about protestsBooks about racism
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
24497
Publication
Published
November 15, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781575725604

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