Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Doreen Rappaport & illustrated by Bryan Collier
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
14
Words per page
~511L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 2001
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This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier’s stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor pain

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Martin Luther King, Jr.famous peopleactivismCoretta Scott King Award Winnershistoryhistorical figuresAmerica20th centurycivil rights movementcivil rightsclergy

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Book Details

ISBN
9780786807147
Publication Date
October 1, 2001
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
14
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2007925321
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
670436720
Est. Lexile® Level
~511L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
3.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
57412
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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