DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.

**In this kids' biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world.** Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11, learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all about MLK--from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots that followed. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index Contents......Page 8 Chapter 1 Family of ministers......Page 10 Chapter 2 “Whites only”......Page 18 Chapter 3 A clear path......Page 24 Chapter 4 Love and marriage......Page 32 Chapter 5 Rosa Parks refuses to stand......Page 38 Chapter 6 The movement spreads......Page 48 Chapter 7 “Letter from Birmingham Jail”......Page 56 Chapter 8 “I have a dream”......Page 66 Chapter 9 Selma......Page 76 Chapter 10 The poverty problem......Page 86 Chapter 11 “Free at last”......Page 94 Chapter 12 A lasting legacy......Page 102 Martin’s Family Tree......Page 112 Timeline......Page 114 Quiz......Page 118 Who’s who?......Page 120 Glossary......Page 123 Index......Page 126 Acknowledgments......Page 130