Martin Luther King Jr.

by Barbara Linde

Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential leaders of civil rights movement in the United States. Including famous quotes from his speeches, stirring photographs from his many public appearances, and a timeline of important events, this book introduces King’s message of nonviolence in an engaging way. Information about King’s involvement in the March on Washington, the Montgomery bus boycott, and other important historical events teaches readers about the civil rights movement, as well as King’s enduring legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433956904
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2011
Series:	Civil Rights Crusaders
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Civil Rights Crusader 4

Early Life 6

The Montgomery Bus Boycott 8

Peaceful Protests 10

The March on Washington 12

The Civil Rights and Voting Acts 14

Changes in the Civil Rights Movement 16

The Assassination 18

The Fight Continues 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24