All About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Todd Outcalt, Amber Calderon;Jennifer Mujezinovic
Paperback
(Blue River Press, Dec. 1, 2016)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an influential Civil Rights leader and American history remembers him as always fighting for freedom and equality. At the March on Washington, his speech I Have a Dream encouraged those attending to keep protesting against racism and segregation. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the course of history and the lives of millions of Americans, his influence is still felt today and he is forever regarded as an American hero. After completing his doctorate, Martin Luther began leading marches and giving his powerful and influential speeches. Through struggles and oppositions, he helped turn his dream of equality into a law against segregation. From Selma and Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia in the South to Chicago, Illinois in the North, Martin worked help people everywhere he went. Sometimes he was arrested, but it was all worth it to bring about permanent positive change. The All About . . . series is designed to interest middle-grade readers ages nine to fourteen in the world around them with information and biographies on inspirational figures and awe-inspiring places. After all, how do you discuss the Civil Rights Movement without also talking about Dr. King? Complete with two timelines, a glossary, quotes, an index and expertly crafted illustrations, All About Martin Luther King, Jr. is perfect for any student's library. A professionally-developed teacher s guide is available at blueriverpressbooks.com/all-about-teachers-guides/.
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