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Martin Luther King Jr., fighting for civil rights, Michael A. Schuman and Anne E. Schraff

Label
Martin Luther King Jr., fighting for civil rights, Michael A. Schuman and Anne E. Schraff
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Michael A. Schuman and Anne E. Schraff
Series statement
Rebels with a cause
Sub title
fighting for civil rights
Summary
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that, one day, all people would be viewed equally, no matter the color of their skin. And he fought hard for civil rights for African Americans, eventually even giving his life to the cause. This compelling biography explores King's early life and his activism in his own words within the context of the Jim Crow American South, along with his victories and the way in which he changed our world. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important terms, a timeline of King's life and important events in the civil rights movement, and resources for further learning
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Content