Book Series · 2 Books

Lives and Times Books

In order from Martin Luther King, Jr. to Martin Luther King Jr..

The Lives and Times series is a set of 2 picture books by Peter Roop and Connie Roop, published between 1997 and 2005. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997

Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Peter Roop, Connie Roop

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

24 pages· 629 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Summary: 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.
The complete set

Lives and Times Series

2 books · Published 1997–2005

Series
Sale price
$2536

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1997

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

Martin Luther King Jr.

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005

Uncover the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through primary sources.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lives and Times series?

There are 2 books in the Lives and Times series. It began with Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1997, and the newest book, Martin Luther King Jr., was published in 2005.

What ages are the Lives and Times books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Lives and Times book is the longest?

Martin Luther King Jr. (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 997 words (32 pages).

Which Lives and Times book is the shortest?

Martin Luther King, Jr. is the shortest at 629 words (24 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Lives and Times to life.

01

Peter Roop

Author
02

Connie Roop

Author
03

Sean Victory

Author
04

Jeff Edwards

Author
05

Emma Lynch

Author

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