Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Author: Jean Marzollo
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780606347747

This sensitively written picture book provides an introduction to the life ofDr. King, beginning with his birth and childhood through to his tragic death.In this simple biography, Marzollo explains the importance of Dr. King's workand his beliefs. Full color.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Happy Birthday, Dr. King!
Author: Kathryn Jones
Publisher: Aladdin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780671875237

A young boy learns the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Martin Luther King Jr. in this warmly illustrated picture book. Fourth-grader Jamal got in trouble with the principal for fighting with another boy over the backseat of the school bus. When Grandpa Joe finds out, he sits Jamal down to tell him about a time when black boys could only sit at the back of the bus and how Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. fought to change things with the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A glossary and selected historical photographs are included.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Author: Reagan Miller
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778742906

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it's observed.

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book
Author: Lisbeth Kaiser
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593225430

Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.

Martin & Anne

Martin & Anne
Author: Nancy Churnin
Publisher: Creston Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1954354029

Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. were born the same year a world apart. Both faced ugly prejudices and violence, which both answered with words of love and faith in humanity. This is the story of their parallel journeys to find hope in darkness and to follow their dreams.

Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!

Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!
Author: Eleanora E. Tate
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1990
Genre: African Americans
ISBN:

The children of Gumbo Grove Elementary School discover the contributions of many famous Afro-Americans during Black History Month.

Martin Luther King, Jr., and His Birthday

Martin Luther King, Jr., and His Birthday
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1990
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780671691066

Describes the life of the civil rights worker who is honored on Martin Luther King Day.

Let's Read About-- Martin Luther King, Jr

Let's Read About-- Martin Luther King, Jr
Author: Courtney Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1948
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780439221122

Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up in the South and learned about racism. He became a leader and taught the world about equality. Follow his story and learn why we still celebrate a man and his dream today.-p.4 of cover.

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr
Author: Johnny Ray Moore
Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781546034421

Teach little learners about beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with this 200-word board book. This little book introduces Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic leader of the civil rights movement. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells how King grew up, how he became a minister, and how he worked to end segregation in America. Accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. helps readers understand who King is, what he did, and why his story still matters today.

If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King

If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King
Author: Ellen Levine
Publisher: If You Lived...(Prebound)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780833547781

Takes the reader back to the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 1960s, tracing the efforts of Dr. King and other civil rights activists.