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Profiles the civil rights leader, discussing his career as a pastor, his fight for African American rights, and his legacy.

A biography of Martin Luther King Jr., the man who lead the Civil Rights movement, and gave the famous "I have a dream" speech.

A biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.

"Before Raphael Warnock became a pastor and the first Black senator from Georgia, he was a little boy whose father told him to get up, get dressed, put on his shoes, and get ready! So that's what he did, along every step of his journey. From his work boots to his marching band shoes to his shiny lace-ups, Senator Reverend Warnock found the right shoes to fit his feet and to carry him toward his dreams. This inspirational story, with bold, brilliant...

Explains what Martin Luther King Jr. Day is and why it is celebrated

A collection of rhyming verses on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. for young children.

"No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate...

"Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous 'I have a dream' speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other ... contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography ... learn all about MLK--from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and riots...

An illustrated tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., following the civil rights leader throughout his campaign to win equality for African-Americans.