king, martin luther

Presents a portrait of events surrounding the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, including the now-famous keynote speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Lincoln Memorial.

"A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., with profiles of two prominent individuals, associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations offer a brief overview of the life, achievements, and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Introduces the history, meaning, and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Looks at the early life of Martin Luther King, Jr., as seen through the eyes of his older sister.

An illustrated biography introducing students to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his childhood, schooling, beliefs, role in the civil rights movement, and other related topics.

Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, explaining his work to bring about a peaceful end to segregation.

Photographs and text trace the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.

A biography of the Baptist minister and his fight for civil rights and racial equality.

Chronicles the events leading up to, and the immediate aftermath of, the murder of one of the best-known figures in the United States civil rights movement.