Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

By Sarah Albee, Chin Ko (Illustrator)

Part of the I Can Read History series

Discover how peaceful protest changed history.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 96 ratings
32 pages· 626 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who transformed the civil rights movement with his powerful words and peaceful actions. This engaging biography for young readers reveals key milestones in his life, complete with illustrations and historical photographs. How did his leadership shape the world we know today? Dive into the story of a man whose legacy of nonviolence and equality continues to inspire generations.

From the publisher

The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His incredible leadership is still remembered and celebrated today.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Martin Luther King Jr.’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book–complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
626
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about activismBooks about civil rights movementBooks about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
193639
Publication
Published
January 2, 2018
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062432759

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