king, martin luther

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

Katie celebrates Martin Luther King Day with a party, where she shares with relatives and friends what her grandfather has told her about the great man the holiday honors. Includes related crafts and activities.

Describes the life of the great civil rights leader.

A picture biography of Martin Luther King stressing the childhood that influenced him to help African-Americans gain equal rights.

An autobiography of the Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr., compiled and edited from articles, essays, speeches, sermons, letters, and other sources, examining his private and public life and describing his involvement in many important events in the civil rights movement.

The author uses the anniversary of the death of famed civil rights leader Martin Luther King to examine how King fought and died for equal rights among all people of color, and how America has changed in the four decades since his death.

A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his youth in Georgia, his studies to become a minister, and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, peaceful protest.

Tells the life story of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., describing his early years in Georgia, his influences, his work for equal rights for African-Americans, his assassination, and his legacy.

Examines literary and political background of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s renowned "I have a dream" speech, and also discusses historical and political uses of the speech since its original delivery on August 28, 1963.