Martin Luther King Jr.
Title
:
Martin Luther King Jr.
Personal Author EPSB
:
Josh. Gregory
Summary
:
"As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history. Readers will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and how his words and accomplishments are celebrated today.".
Year Published
:
2015
Series
:
True book
Physical Description
:
48 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Contents
:
Growing up -- Starting a movement -- The National Stage -- The March on Washington -- Far from finished-- True statistics -- Resources -- Important words -- Index.
Personal Subject
:
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
Subject
:
Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography.
Baptists -- United States -- Clergy -- Biography.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Clergy.
Civil rights movements -- History.
Summary
:
"As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history. Readers will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and how his words and accomplishments are celebrated today.".
ISBN
:
9780531211946
9780531212080
Publisher
:
New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2015]
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Kate Chegwin | 921 GRE | Teacher resource | 30574000575157 | Checked out |