Martin Luther King Jr

Tim Cooke, 1961-

eBook - 2017

Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers on the journey of King's life from young Georgia pastor to the iconic trailblazer who met a tragic end. A timeline provides a summary of significant moments in King's life. His key speeches and books are noted as well, so readers can continue to experience this extraordinary man's powerful words, still relevant today.

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Published
[United States] : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP 2017.
Language
English
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hoopla digital
Main Author
Tim Cooke, 1961- (-)
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hoopla digital (-)
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1 online resource
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN
9781482459555
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-5-Biographical fodder on report favorites. The information is clear and well presented. Quick anecdotes, such as Earhart's stint truck-driving to raise money for her first plane, enhance the narrative. The amount of detail is sufficient for readers to grasp key characteristics of those featured. Each volume also provides a history of the respective professions, which reinforces the importance of each innovator. Unfortunately, Sahai's child-friendly cartoon illustrations are a tad incongruent with the slightly advanced skill level of the text. VERDICT An adequate selection for assignments, but students are unlikely to self-select. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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