A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

by David A. Adler

Book Overview

An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823408477
• ISBN13: 9780823408474
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.4" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

My daughter loves this book

My five-year-old daughter was fascinated with this book even though it didn't include fairies, animals, or dinosaurs. I was very happy with the information they presented which gives some basic information about Dr. King while not treating his death in such a way that might overly upset sensitive children like mine. The illustrations are wonderfully done and my daughter looked them over carefully for a long time. It is a wonderful opportunity to launch more discussions about racism and the way we treat other people because of their gender, race, or religion.

About Martin Luther King , Jr --ga

Martin Luther King , Jr was born in Atlalta , Goagia. He was born on January 15 , 1929. He led the March of Washington on August 28, 1964 and gave his speech. THe book was really great.

Great for Students Who Read Spanish!

A good way to improve communication and prevent cognitive delay while learning English, keep up the Spanish and maintain their reading level. This book provides a worthwhile way to access famous people in the United States for greater understanding. Your Spanish students who can read Spanish will appreciate you for it.

History in pictures

Filled with teachings of peacefully protesting fair laws for all people, David Adler gives us a picture book of Martin Luther King, Jr. In it, he shares the early life of MLK Jr, his young experiences with racism and segregation and on to his dreams as well as highlights some of his well-known protests. In these protests, he speaks of a world free of hate, prejudice and violence.This book is a great lesson in history for our children and also covers a few other events in the plight for civil rights. Casilla's illustrations do a decent job of giving us a pictorial view of the events chronicling King's life.Reviewed by Tee C. Royal...

Excellent first biography

The entire "A picture book of..." biography series byDavid Adler is outstanding. Perfect for lower elementary studentsdoing their first real report. Makes a great read-aloud for non-readers as they are easily completed in one sitting. They are loaded with information including a timeline of important dates. The illustrations in this book are not cartoon-like as in his other biographies of Washington or Lincoln, but are appealing to young children.