king, martin luther

Illustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a historic speech.

Tells of the life and work of Martin Luther King through text and colorful folk-art paintings. Includes a brief chronology of his life.

"Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a reminder of the life and work of one of America's . . . civil rights activists. In this . . . book, readers will learn about the importance of the civil rights movement and why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day"--Provided by publisher.

The early movement and the figures who fought for equality, such as Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. It also includes discussion of the ramifications of the movement and the actions of its leaders today.

"On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people came together in the name of equality for African Americans. They marched peacefully and proudly from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the hope of spreading their message to the nation and the world. It was a momentous, triumphant, and historic day in the United States."--Provided by publisher.

James L. Swanson weaves together Martin Luther King Jr.'s tumultuous last year and the path taken by a mysterious, lifelong criminal---James Earl Ray---a prison escapee who ended the celebrated civil rights leader's life.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on the events of the late 1960s which were marked by political assassinations, war protests, and increasingly violent demands for civil rights.

Presents a collection of articles originally appearing in "The New York Times" about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, from his earliest lectures and speeches up to his murder and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. Includes a glossary.

Explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation.

Many years ago in Atlanta Georgia, a group of children played together practically everyday, until something happens.