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A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Casilla, Robert (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0823408477     ISBN-13: 9780823408474
Publisher: Holiday House
OUR PRICE:   $8.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 1989
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Annotation: Full-color illustrations tell the life story of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin Luther King, Jr.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism
Dewey: B
LCCN: 89001930
Lexile Measure: 750
Series: Picture Book Biographies
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 9.45" W x 7.3" (0.26 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 19958
Reading Level: 3.8   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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 philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America.

Pairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King's life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.


Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is the author of nearly 200 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book of..." series, and several acclaimed works about the Holocaust for young readers. Adler was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from Queens College in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics and education. For the next nine years, he worked as a mathematics teacher for the New York City Board of Education, while taking classes towards a master's degree in marketing, a degree he was awarded by New York University in 1971. In that same year, a question from his then-three-year-old nephew inspired Adler to write his first story, A Little at a Time, subsequently published by Random House in 1976. Adler's next project, a series of math books, drew on his experience as a math teacher. In 1977, he created his most famous character, Cam Jansen, originally featured in Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds, which was published that year. Adler married psychologist Renee Hamada in 1973, and their first child, Michael, was born in 1977. By that time Adler had taken a break from teaching and, while his wife continued her work, he stayed home, took care of Michael, and began a full-time writing career. Adler has three children and one grandson. He lives in Woodmere, New York.[1Casilla, Robert: - Robert Casilla, whose work has appeared in Black Enterprise magazine, The New York Times, and a number of other publications, received a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He also illustrated Mr. Adler's older biographies on Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson. Mr. Casilla lives with his wife and son in Yonkers, New York.