Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
An American hero -- Birth of a leader -- Different races, different rules -- I have a dream -- Taking action -- Celebrating civil rights -- Poetry corner -- Songs of unity -- Joining in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- Making a Martin Luther King Jr. Day pin.
Summary:
The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the origins of the day named in his honor. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.