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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was...

There is a special school assembly for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. What will Max learn about Martin Luther King Jr.?

Immerse yourself in a delightful fantasy set in Japan, where a captivating tale unfolds between a woman and a prince. Join them on a journey filled with charm and wonder. - Summary by KevinS

Er ist eine der wichtigsten und vor allem interessantesten Gestalten unserer Geschichte - zunächst wollte er nur auf Missstände in der Kirche hinweisen, doch ohne es beabsichtigt zu haben, trat er eine Lawine los: Der Mönch Martin Luther spaltete mit seinen Lehren die Christen Westeuropas in zwei Lager. Andreas Venzke erzählt in der Rolle des streitbaren Reformators von dessen Leben als Mönch, von engstirnigen Priestern und aufgeschlossenen Fürsten, von Intrigen und politischen Ränkespielen, von Kriegen und einem Leben auf der Flucht und von seiner festen Überzeugung, den wahren Weg zu Gott gefunden zu haben.

Young Mary Elouise is unhappy about who she is, until two African storytellers come to her school and help her to appreciate the value of her heritage. Eleanora E. Tate shares the richness of the contemporary African American experience with themes that speak to young readers of every color: self-acceptance, a healthy pride, and the importance of family and of community.

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he...

"I have a dream." Those rousing words, spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. at an historic civil rights rally in Washington, D.C., brought hope to those who listened: hope that in the future there might not be two Americas - one black and one white - but instead a country united, with justice for all. Here is King's inspiring story, which began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929 and came to a tragic end on April 4, 1968 when an assassin fatally shot him.

This 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.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate the man who taught us how to respect others. Pairs with the story Jade's Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jade discovers how to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In this story with accessible text, listeners learn how to honor Dr. King. Pairs with the nonfiction title Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.