A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Picture Book Biography)

A picture book biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America. Pairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King's life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

a Brief, Illustrated, Biography Of The Baptist Minister And Civil Rights Leader Whose Philosophy And Practice Of Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Helped American Blacks Win Many Battles For Equal Rights.

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as With Adler's Previous Books In This Series, The Picture-book Format Serves As A Highly Effective, Empathetic Way To Introduce The Life And Legacy Of Important Americans To Young Children. Here The Highlights Of King's Life Are Presented With An Emphasis On His Childhood And Family. Children Will Immediately Relate To His Painful Early Experiences Of Racism And Understand The Genesis Of His Lifelong Struggle For Racial Equality. The Book Portrays The Hatred King Endured, The Horror Of His Assassination And The Intense Power Of His Message. A Single-page List Of Important Dates Closes The Book. Its Most Striking Aspect Is Casilla's Evocative Watercolor Paintings, Which Expand The Text While Celebrating The Man. Ages 4-9. (oct.)

Summary: A brief, illustrated, biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights. Biography of the black woman who escaped from slavery to become famous as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. A brief biography of Baptist minister and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr