king, martin luther

Features a biography of the civil rights leader, covering his childhood, leadership, powerful speeches, assassination, and greatest influences.

Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.

Provides accounts of ten significant days in the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., including December 5, 1955 when he called for a boycott of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, and August 28, 1963 when he delivered his now-famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

Did you know that Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important civil rights leader? He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward equality. Discover more in Martin Luther King, Jr., a title in the Historical Figures series.

A powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and events of the Civil Rights Movement leading up to his assassination.

Explores the last five years of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, highlighting his work for causes beyond the civil rights movement.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

A biography of the African American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, who, encouraged by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, inspired the nation to begin a non-violent campaign for equality.

A short biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., introducing related vocabulary.

"Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. from how he fought racism and led the civil rights movement in the United States to his tragic death and how he is remembered now around the world. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children"--Provided by publisher.