Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Series: A True Book

by Dana Meachen Rau

Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics.

Martin Luther King: Usborne Famous Lives

Series: Usborne Internet Linked

by Rob Lloyd Jones Illustrated by Leonard Le Rolland

Martin Luther King never expected to be a leader. All he wanted was for black people like him to be treated fairly in America. But what began as a small protest soon became a revolution...

March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World

by Christine King Farris

From the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., comes this moving account of August 28, 1963 — the day King delivered his stirring I Have a Dream speech in Washington, D.C. Farris recalls that remarkable day, and offers a personal, stirring glimpse of the man who inspired a nation. Full color.

My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Christine King Farris Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet

Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. King, joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell the inspirational story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement.

The Day Martin Luther King, Jr. was Shot: A Photo History of the Civil Rights Movement

by James Haskins

Combining clear text with fascinating archival black-and-white photographs, acclaimed author Haskins whose many histories include several Coretta Scott King Honor Books illuminates the history of the Civil Rights Movement for young readers.

I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Walter Dean Myers Illustrated by Leonard Jenkins

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the most celebrated figures of the twentieth century. A crusader for nonviolent social justice, he led African Americans in their demands for equality through peaceful protests during one of the most tumultuous times in recent history.