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An introduction to the life and civil rights work of Martin Luther King, Jr.

"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.

Presents a biography of the Nobel Prize-winning civil rights leader who sought nonviolent means to end racial discrimination.

"[Presents] the true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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

Profiles the life and career of Coretta Scott King and her work for equal rights for African Americans.

A biography of the civil right leader Martin Luther King Jr.