Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What's This Book About
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's Big Words is a great book that explains some of the big points he makes during his years of helping to end segregation. "He said, together, when others said, separate." I especially like how this book teaches such a positive way to solve problems. He focuses on love and persistence and when changes seem out of reach.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Doreen Rappaport is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust; Lady Liberty: A Biography, illustrated by Matt Tavares; and Martin’s Big Words, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Doreen Rappaport lives in upstate New York.
Bryan Collier has received four Caldecott Honors and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives with his wife and children in Marlboro, New York.
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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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