When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
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When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

Written by Mark Weakland & illustrated by Patrick Ballesteros
Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands Book Series
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$28.65
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6 - 12
Reading age
32
Page count
36
Words per page
660L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2016
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781479596850
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2016
    Publisher
    Picture Window Books
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    36
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015050708
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    185273
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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