All About Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Todd Outcalt, Amber Calderon (Illustrator)

Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.

Influenced by Gandhi, Thoreau, and Jesus, he used nonviolent resistance to become a social activist. Martin led civil rights marches and gave powerful and influential speeches, like his I Have a Dream speech at the March on Washington.

Martin hoped that all people would come together for freedom and equality. Martin's work towards equality would eventually become law, such as the legal end of racial segregation.

Martin Luther King Jr. changed the lives of all Americans and will forever be an American hero.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681571034
Publisher:	Blue River Press
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Series:	All About
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Todd Outcalt is a pastor, writer, husband and father. He has written for adults, children, cancer patients, and persons with disabilities. He lives in Brownsburg, Indiana with his wife and enjoys reading, kayaking, and hiking.

Amber Calderon (Illustrator) is a young artist pursuing a Studio Art degree from DePauw University. Amber has found a deep fondness for digital art and drawing. Much of her interest in making art is rooted in replicating, understanding, and manipulating the world around her.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Crowing Up 1

2 College Bound 11

3 Martin Becomes a Leader 23

4 Marching Toward Freedom 35

5 To Birmingham 43

6 On to Washington, D.C. 53

7 A Year to Remember 61

8 The March from Selma to Montgomery 69

9 Martin's Final Days 79

10 The Power of Dr. King's Words 91

Select Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. 101

Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline 104

World Timeline 105

Glossary 108

Bibliography 111

Index 113