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Books with title A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Emma E. Haldy, Jeff Bane

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 15, 2016)
    The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
  • I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Jan. 5, 2016)
    We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You’ll want to collect each book.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mai Ly Degnan

    Hardcover (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2020)
    In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher…so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that—when he grew up—he’d fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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  • A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

    Denise Lewis Patrick, Rodney S. Pate

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 1, 2003)
    Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous civil rights activist in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.
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  • I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    eBook (Dial Books, Jan. 5, 2016)
    We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You’ll want to collect each book.
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  • Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

    James T. De Kay

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 22, 2010)
    Illus. with black-and-white photos. This revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance now includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Reading level: 2.2.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life

    Marshall Frady

    eBook (Penguin Books, Dec. 27, 2005)
    Marshall Frady, the reporter who became the unofficial chronicler of the civil rights movement, here re-creates the life and turbulent times of its inspirational leader. Deftly interweaving the story of King’s quest with a history of the African American struggle for equality, Frady offers fascinating insights into his subject’s magnetic character, with its mixture of piety and ambition. He explores the complexities of King’s relationships with other civil rights leaders, the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover, who conducted a relentless vendetta against him. The result is a biography that conveys not just the facts of King’s life but the power of his legacy.
  • Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

    Denise Lewis Patrick, Rodney S. Pate

    eBook (Simon Spotlight, March 26, 2013)
    Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous civil rights activist in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.
  • Martin Luther King: Life Lessons

    Michael Winicott, Daniel Hawking, UNITEXTO LLC

    Audible Audiobook (UNITEXTO LLC, Dec. 16, 2015)
    Discover the lessons from Martin Luther King that can transform your life! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only advocated for civil rights and human equality but also strongly supported the end of poverty, the end of all war, and the rights of workers. This crusader of rights has his own holiday dedicated to honoring him and all the work he was able to achieve in his lifetime. He is a man who was able to change the direction of history. A man such as this is sure to have imparted wisdom that we could all benefit from. Throughout his speeches and books, he shared his wisdom and insight for us to learn from. Specifically, he left 10 life lessons which can help benefit all of us by helping us to have a more peaceful existence. This book will help you see value in living a nonviolent and peaceful lifestyle and can be your pathway to helping make the world a better place. So are you ready to learn from Martin Luther Kings's life? Are you interested in learning about life? And most importantly, are you ready to learn about the pacific approach to conflict resolution? All this and more in this fascinating book
  • Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

    James T. de Kay

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 2, 2001)
    Illus. with black-and-white photos. This revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance now includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Reading level: 2.2.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Emma E Haldy, Jeff Bane

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
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  • I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Brad Meltzer

    Paperback (Scholastic, Inc, Aug. 16, 2016)
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