When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
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Picture Book · Ages 6–12 · 2016 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

Written by Mark Weakland · Illustrated by Patrick Ballesteros

Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series

Discover the playful childhood of a future civil rights leader.

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32 pages· 1,157 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 660L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the childhood of Martin Luther King Jr., a boy who loved roller skating and sports. This story reveals the fun-loving side of a future leader, inspiring young readers to dream big and achieve greatness. What shaped the child who would one day change the world?

From the publisher

Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketbal, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,157
Reading age
6–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185273
Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781479596850
LCCN
2015050708

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