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 8-12, 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.
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.