Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Written by Bonnie Bader and Who HQ · Illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and his fight for civil rights in America.

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112 pages· 9,996 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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At just 25, Martin Luther King, Jr. spearheads the Montgomery Bus Boycott, igniting a nationwide fight for civil rights. As he champions nonviolence, he faces threats and challenges, advocating for justice and equality. How does one man inspire a movement that changes history? Discover the legacy of a visionary who stood firm against racial and economic injustice, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

From the publisher

An introduction to the life Martin Luther King, Jr. Including how he organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott and African American people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,996
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about activismBooks about civil rights movementBooks about Martin Luther King, Jr.Books about historical figuresBooks about history
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
120459
Publication
Published
December 27, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448447230

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