Books with author Ira Peck

Scholastic Book Services published this biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shortly after his assassination to put into plain language the life and legacy of Dr. King for young readers. For those unfamiliar with segregation and non-violent resistance, background is provided on both the United States' history of segregation and Mohandas K. Gandhi in India. It then moves through Dr. King's life, his involvement in the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s, and finally his efforts for economic as well as social justice. Author Ira Peck handles well the translation of complex issues into easily understood language without oversimplifying or condescending.

This is an historical text book or reference book for middle school/junior high students, covering the years in America from 1840 - 1898. This history is made up of four books. In the first book, the United States is born. In the second book, the nation is torn by war --- and then rebuilds. In the third book, Americans move onto the world stage. In the fourth book, the U.S. fights wars all over the globe -- against Germany and Japan, in Korea and Vietnam. Of course, this is not all that happens, there is much more. Each book contains 2 special sections: "Looking Ahead" sections describe a period of time in a general way. The following chapters go into detail about that period. "Looking Back" sections conclude the study of each time period, remind you of what you have learned, and help you to practice old skills and learn new ones. Included are charts about the US Presidents and the 50 states.