About the book
The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Editions of I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525428527
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593633397
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984883773
Read an Excerpt
The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I am Martin Luther King, Jr. about?
The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.
As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in I am Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of I am Martin Luther King, Jr.?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525428527
Is I am Martin Luther King, Jr. part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ordinary People Change the World
Who is/are the Author/s of the book I am Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Brad Meltzer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525428527) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593633397) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984883773)
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