| Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Caldecott Honor Book) Contributor(s): Rappaport, Doreen (Author), Collier, Bryan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1423106350 ISBN-13: 9781423106357 Publisher: Jump at the Sun OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Religious (see Also Religious - Christian - Bio - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007925321 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Big Words |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.8" W x 10.7" (0.55 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - M.L. King Day - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 57412 Reading Level: 3.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a list of additional books and web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King. |