Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

this short biography informs the reader about Dr. King's family background, his childhood influences, educational experiences and the life events that molded his character to become the most important civil rights leader in the history of America. This true story includes a vocabulary builder and 10 questions about Dr. King’s amazing life. Answering the questions will help you to write the book report.

This brief biography for kids begins with the full transcript of Dr. King's famous speech, I Have a Dream, delivered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and focuses special attention on Reverend King's:

1.Ministry
2.Involvement in bus boycotts
3.Sit-ins
4.Freedom rides
5.Children's Crusade
6.Civil Rights Act of 1964
7.Nobel Peace Prize and
8.Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This uplifting biography about how Reverend King beat the odds is an ideal resource for:

•Book reports
•Homeschooling

Students, teachers and parents will also find the subject matter and easy-to-read and understand style appropriate for:

•Literacy programs
•Reading comprehension

There is no doubt that the vision and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. forever changed the fate and future for African-Americans.

Read this informative book about Martin Luther King, Jr. to learn much more about one of America’s greatest heroes!