Martin's Big Words
Martin's Big Words

Martin's Big Words

Written by Doreen Rappaport & illustrated by Bryan Collier
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
14
Words per page
AD610L
Lexile measure
Oct 1, 2001
Publication date

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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'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

    Author
    Doreen Rappaport

    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.

    Illustrator
    Bryan Collier

    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
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Original Publication Date
October 1, 2001
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
14
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2007925321
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
670436720
Lexile® Level
AD610L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
ATOS® Book Level
3.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
57412
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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