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Books with title Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Dianne M MacMillan

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Feb. 1, 2008)
    In MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, REVISED AND UPDATED, author Dianne M. MacMillan focuses on the life of this extraordinary leader and how he is celebrated today. The book discusses Kings childhood, his studies, and his non-violent approach to end segregation. Readers will find out how many fought to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a national holiday, and how students across the country prepare for this important holiday.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr : I Have A Dream

    Dan Jackson, Martin Luther King, MLK, Great History Book

    language (, Jan. 13, 2014)
    A short book for KIDS about Martin Luther King I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.I have a dream today!I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and "nullification" -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.I have a dream today!I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; "and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together."Great and short book for kids of knowing Martin Luther King
  • Martin Luther King Jr

    Courtney Baker, Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa Hu

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Jan. 1, 1948)
    Young readers will learn the ways that racism shaped Martin Luther King, Jr.'s early years, and how his reactions helped him become a leader who changed our world.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Clara Cella

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Martin Luther King Jr. believed everyone was equal. He worked hard to peacefully change laws and unite people. Let’s celebrate him on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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  • The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Was Shot

    Jim Haskins

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1992)
    Uses drawings and photographs to trace the history of the Civil Rights movement from the American Revolution to the present
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  • My Life With Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Coretta Scott King

    Hardcover (Henry Holt & Co, Jan. 1, 1993)
    The widow of the dynamic and beloved civil rights leader recounts the history of the movement and offers an inside look at Dr. King, his sermons and speeches, her relationship to him, their children and family life, and more. 25,000 first printing.
  • Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

    Bonnie Bader, Elizabeth Wolf, Nancy Harrison

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 27, 2007)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was biography celebrates the vision and the legacy of a remarkable man.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sheri Dean

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all men and women are equal. He spent his life peacefully bringing this message to others. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor this extraordinary leader. Readers will learn about his crusade to ensure that all people were treated equally.
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  • Martin Luther King JR

    Herb Boyd

    Hardcover (Abdo Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Originally published: New York: Baronet Books, c1996.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
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  • Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

    James T. de Kay

    Hardcover (Random House, Oct. 12, 1969)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A biography of the leader of America's civil rights movement from the acclaimed Landmark Books historical series.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day honors the birth and legacy of one of the greatest civil rights leaders in history. In this title, read about the various ways people celebrate this day, such as by attending church services, taking part in community activities, and listening to recordings of Dr. King's speeches.
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