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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 1 hour read
What Was the March on Washington?
Written by Kathleen Krull and Who HQ · Illustrated by Tim Tomkinson
Part of the What Was . . . ? series
A quarter of a million Americans gather in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for black Americans.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 549 ratings
112 pages· 7,621 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
On August 28, 1963, over 200,000 people converged in Washington, DC, demanding racial equality. Amidst this historic gathering, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. This peaceful protest became a catalyst for transformative civil rights legislation. Experience the march through vivid black-and-white artwork and photographs, capturing the spirit of a pivotal moment in history. What dreams were born that day, and how did they shape the future?
From the publisher
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,621
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 157223
Publication
- Published
- February 7, 2013
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448462875
- LCCN
- 2012031483
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