The Life and Death of Martin Luther King Jr.

by Andrew Vietze

Overview

The upheaval and unrest of the civil rights era paved the way for great leaders. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as one of the most important voices in American history, leading the fight for equality and justice for the black community. Readers learn how a boy who attended segregated schools in Atlanta rose to become a prominent national figure who lead protest marches, met with presidents, won a Nobel Peace Prize, and inspired a nation. They will discover how Dr. King rallied thousands to the cause of equality, and, in doing so, became a household name, and a treasured national icon.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538380406
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2017
Series:	Spotlight On the Civil Rights Movement Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Rights For All! 4

A King is Born 6

A Preacher and a doctor 8

Love and Marriage 10

Montgomery Explodes 12

Boycott! 14

Attacks and Threats 16

Victory! 18

Leading a Nation 20

Fighting by Not Fighting 22

Back to Work 24

Freedom Riding 26

Violence in Montgomery 28

Standing Tall 30

"I Have a Dream" 32

Man Of The Year 34

Strength in Selma 36

"I've Been To The Mountaintop" 38

Legacy of a King 40

Glossary 42

For More information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47