1929-1968

An introduction to Martin Luther King Jr.'s march on Washington and other civil rights movements.

Kathryn Johnson, one of the only female reporters there, covered the civil rights movement across the South in the 1960's often risking her own safety to observe first-hand the events of this era. She witnessed the integration of the University of Georgia by dressing as a student, hid unobserved under a table near an infamous schoolhouse door in Alabama, and marched with the crowd from Selma to Montgomery. She was on her way to a movie date when word came that Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated. She immediately changed her plans and went to cover the story. Johnson's many years covering King and the movement gave her immediate access and King's family trusted her as a discreet, observant witness to a pivotal moment in American history.

Provides an introduction to the achievements and lasting influence of the heroic civil rights leader, covering topics ranging from his organization of the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his famed "I Have a Dream" speech.

"A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that tells the story of how he used nonviolence to lead the civil rights movement"--.

Coretta Scott King played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, not just as the wife of a powerful man but as an influential woman. She gave concerts to raise money and awareness for her causes, winning people's hearts with music, in addition to participating in politics, marches, and demonstrations.

This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Tells the story of the faded wooden cart that was borrowed to carry the body of Martin Luther King, Jr. through the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, on the day of his funeral.

Explores the reasons Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, discussing the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., and what he stood for.

Profiles Martin Luther King, Jr. as told from the perspective of the author, his niece. Reveals how King used the power of words to fight for equality and freedom and spotlights his importance to the Civil Rights Movement.