Martin Luther King, Jr.Civil Rights LeaderSeries: Famous African AmericansBy Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Every school child knows the name of Martin Luther King, Jr., beacon of the civil rights movement. The McKissacks offer an easy-to-read journey through King's life, as he brought people of all races and religions together to fight—without violence—for equality. Young readers will come away from this book with an understanding of the civil rights movement and what made Dr. King so special.Publication Date: 01/01/2013Copyright: 2013Pages: 24Trim Size: 9 x 7 1/2Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: K–3Age Level: 5–8LC Number: 2012013435Lexile: 720ATOS Reading Level: 4.1ATOS Points: 0.5Quiz #: 156435AR Interest Level: LGDewey: 323.092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-4099-1$23.60$17.70Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-5745-6$23.60$17.70 "This is an introduction that gives just the right amount of information for the intended audience but enough depth that children will know who King was, what he stood for, and how he came to those beliefs."Southern Maine Library District, September 1, 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"Clear writing, appropriate primary sources, and ease of reading . . . make these a good place to direct younger readers."BayViews, May 2013See all reviews Loading… Other books in Famous African Americans 12 Loading… Loading… Reviews"This is an introduction that gives just the right amount of information for the intended audience but enough depth that children will know who King was, what he stood for, and how he came to those beliefs."Southern Maine Library District, September 1, 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"Clear writing, appropriate primary sources, and ease of reading . . . make these a good place to direct younger readers."BayViews, May 2013"This well written bio of Dr. King is perfect for elementary students. The text is very informative but still easy to read."Tucson Unified School District, March 2013". . . a good book to use for a biographical study in elementary schools."Association of Region XI School Libraries". . . overall, the language is simple and straightforward . . . These introductions will be useful for reports and for independent reading."School Library Journal, April 2013 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-4099-1 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-5745-6 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble