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Martin Luther King, Jr. / by Adele Q. Brown.
| Author/creator | Brown, Adele Q. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Milwaukee, WI : World Almanac Library, 2004. |
| Description | 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Trailblazers of the modern world Trailblazers of the modern world. ^A584780 |
| Contents | Gifted and inspiring leader -- Three "R"s: Race, religion, and reading -- Young man with a future -- Forming a vision -- Vocal reformer -- Dr. King speaks and the world listens -- Courageous American. |
| Abstract | Describes the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including his accomplishments in the civil rights movement and his impact on American history. One such trailblazer is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who led the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. The great-grandson of a slave, Dr. King experienced firsthand the effects of racial discrimination and intolerance, but he advocated for change through non-violent protest. With his leadership, the civil rights movement helped abolish racial segregation and secured better opportunities for all African Americans. Although assassinated in 1968, Dr. King left behind a legacy of positive social change. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003042295 |
| ISBN | 0836850912 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780836850918 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 0836852516 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 9780836852516 (softcover) |
| Stock number | 1193347 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B K585BRO | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B K585BRO | ✔ Available | Place Hold |