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"Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a reminder of the life and work of one of America's . . . civil rights activists. In this . . . book, readers will learn about the importance of the civil rights movement and why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day"--Provided by publisher.

"On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people came together in the name of equality for African Americans. They marched peacefully and proudly from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the hope of spreading their message to the nation and the world. It was a momentous, triumphant, and historic day in the United States."--Provided by publisher.

Former FBI director James Comey writes about his role in the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath.

James L. Swanson weaves together Martin Luther King Jr.'s tumultuous last year and the path taken by a mysterious, lifelong criminal---James Earl Ray---a prison escapee who ended the celebrated civil rights leader's life.

Presents a collection of articles originally appearing in "The New York Times" about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, from his earliest lectures and speeches up to his murder and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Includes a glossary.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on the events of the late 1960s which were marked by political assassinations, war protests, and increasingly violent demands for civil rights.

Explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation.

Many years ago in Atlanta Georgia, a group of children played together practically everyday, until something happens.

"Discusses the history and importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as well as ways that Americans celebrate it."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.