Author : Coretta Scott King
Publisher : Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 38,87 MB
Release : 1993
Category : African American civil rights workers
ISBN :
A revised, shortened edition of King's memoir of her life with Martin Luther King, Jr., with black-and-white photos.
Author : Lisbeth Kaiser
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,51 MB
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : 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.
Author : Doreen Rappaport
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,25 MB
Release : 2007-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613833872
This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.
Author : James Haskins
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 1992-10-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0688116906
The Lift and Death of Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 4, 1968, a shot rang out in Memphis, Tennessee, killing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The leader of the civil rights movement was dead, felled by an assassin's bullet. Who was Martin Luther King, and why do we remember him? Award-winning author James Haskins chronicles Dr. King's life and the circumstances surrounding his death. With an afterword.
Author : Tavis Smiley
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 17,70 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0316332755
A revealing and dramatic chronicle of the twelve months leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. Martin Luther King, Jr. died in one of the most shocking assassinations the world has known, but little is remembered about the life he led in his final year. New York Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley recounts the final 365 days of King's life, revealing the minister's trials and tribulations -- denunciations by the press, rejection from the president, dismissal by the country's black middle class and militants, assaults on his character, ideology, and political tactics, to name a few -- all of which he had to rise above in order to lead and address the racism, poverty, and militarism that threatened to destroy our democracy. Smiley's Death of a King paints a portrait of a leader and visionary in a narrative different from all that have come before. Here is an exceptional glimpse into King's life -- one that adds both nuance and gravitas to his legacy as an American hero.
Author : Lauren Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 26,70 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1643131656
A thrilling new account of the tragic story and troubled times of Henry VI, who inherited the crowns of both England and France and lost both. Firstborn son of a warrior father who defeated the French at Agincourt, Henry VI of the House of Lancaster inherited the crown not only of England but also of France, at a time when Plantagenet dominance over the Valois dynasty was at its glorious height. And yet, by the time he died in the Tower of London in 1471, France was lost, his throne had been seized by his rival, Edward IV of the House of York, and his kingdom had descended into the violent chaos of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI is perhaps the most troubled of English monarchs, a pious, gentle, well-intentioned man who was plagued by bouts of mental illness. In The Shadow King, Lauren Johnson tells his remarkable and sometimes shocking story in a fast-paced and colorful narrative that captures both the poignancy of Henry’s life and the tumultuous and bloody nature of the times in which he lived.
Author : Jonathan Eig
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 25,90 MB
Release : 2008-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0743294610
A chronicle of the 1947 baseball season during which Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier is a sixtieth anniversary tribute based on interviews with Robinson's wife, daughter, and teammates.
Author : Andrea Davis Pinkney
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 27,78 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0545702542
“A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., set against the last few months of his life and written in verse” (School Library Journal). Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life—told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech—where his life’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak. The Pinkneys’ powerful and spiritual look at King’s legacy celebrates the courage and moral conviction of a man who changed the course of history forever. And even in the face of searing tragedy, he continues to inspire, transform, and elevate all of us who share his dream. Praise for Martin Rising A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year “Unique and remarkable.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells . . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud.” —Booklist, starred review
Author : James T. de Kay
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 15,17 MB
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0307772179
Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance --includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Perfect for reading level: 2.2. When Martin Luther King Jr., was growing up, he wasn't allowed to use the water fountains the white children drank from--and he didn't understand why. As he grew older, he studied hard and practiced speaking to large groups. He marched and petitioned to change laws that separated blacks from whites. As the leader of America's civil rights movement, he inspired--and continues to inspire--millions of people to help change this country for the better. For over half a century, Landmark Books have been an important part of children's libraries. Hailed as the first historical series for kids, Landmark Books show us where we've been and where we're going.
Author : Lewis V. Baldwin
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 22,90 MB
Release :
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451413009
An award-winning author looks at the personal prayers that Martin Luther King Jr. recited, explaining how King turned to private prayer and meditation for his own spiritual fulfillment, and to public prayer as part of his sermonic discourse, as an aspect of his pastoral care and as a way of moving, inspiring and reaffirming people. Original.
