Age
12-17
Grade
7-12
Lawrence Rivers
Coretta Scott King
Hardcover
(Mason Crest Publishers Jan. 1, 2018)
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by an assassins bullet. To his widow Coretta, Martins death meant more than the loss of her beloved husband and the father of their four children. It also changed the worlds perception of her from supportive wife to prominent civil rights activist in her own right. After Martin Luther King Jr.s death, Coretta perpetuated his message of peace and equality for all Americans, living a life dedicated to public service until her death in 2006. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in sports' history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending th
- Series
- Civil Rights Leaders
- ISBN
- 1422240045 / 9781422240045
- Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 15.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.1 x 0.6 in.
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