Books with title Meet Martin Luther King, Jr.

A renowned biographer presents an intimate and inspiring portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr., drawn from twenty-five years of award-winning commentary on American race relations, that combines the history of the civil rights movement with King's powerful rise to acclaim and influence, bringing to life his political relationships, his goals, and his achievements. 22,500 first printing.

You're about to be an eyewitness to the ten crucial days in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, including His faith in peace leads to a surprising protest. Police injustice shocks the nation awake. A personal sacrifice challenges prejudice and racism. A fearless march demands rights for all Americans. And an immortal speech inspires the world. These days and five others shook King's world - and yours.

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.

As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history.Readers (Grades 3-5) will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and how his words and accomplishments are celebrated today.

When people think of the civil rights movement and the fight for the rights of African Americans in the United States, the first name that comes to mind is Martin Luther King, Jr.Using the principles of Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance, he showed that violence did not need to be met with violence to be defeated. Introducing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (Color & Learn): An Illustrated History Coloring Book for Everyone!, a book created for you to do more than just read about a man who devoted his life to fight against inequalities and indignities...This incredible new work by Color & Learn features:High-resolution illustrations of key events, people and places that were important for the civil rights movement in the United States.In-depth backstory of each illustration, allowing you to increase your knowledge while coloring and become familiar with facts that will leave you speechless!Fascinating “Did You Know?” trivia lists that will amaze you with surprising information about how he won the Nobel Peace Prize, a 381-day bus boycott, and much more!Powerful historic quotes from the most influential people that changed history alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. back then.Challenging quizzes that will put you to the test all your recently acquired knowledge.A few of the most important speeches given by Martin Luther King, Jr. in which he was purposely forever changing history!There’s all this and more in our awesome Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: An Illustrated History Coloring Book for Everyone! – the rest is for you to discover!So, don’t look any further: this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn more about this amazing man and what he accomplished in the name of freedom and equality. History is calling – grab a copy now and get ready to be part of it!

What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history’s most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son. “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.”Martin Luther King III was one of those four little children mentioned in Martin Luther King’s groundbreaking “I Have a Dream” speech. In this memoir, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son gives an intimate look at the man and the father behind the civil rights leader. Mr. King’s remembrances show both his warm, loving family and a momentous time in American history.AG Ford is the illustrator of several other books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Barack. He is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or during homeschooling.