Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts.
Profiles the life, influences and achievements of civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"The United States celebrated the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 1986. There were marches, parades, and candlelight gatherings. Readers will learn about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and why his birthday was made an official national holiday"--Provided by publisher.
"[Focuses on] the beliefs and influences that guided [Martin Luther] King [Jr.] as he helped lead the civil rights movement, provides information about the prejudice and racism he fought, and demonstrates his continued impact today"--Amazon.
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words of peace are carved in the walls of this monument to remind all Americans of the power of peaceful protest ... [This book teaches young readers] all about the first national memorial to an African American"--Provided by publisher.
"[Presents a biography of] Martin Luther King Jr. [who] devoted his life to helping people, first as a Baptist minister and scholar and later as ... [a] leader in the African-American civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.
