Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
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| Author:
| Kaplan, Leslie C. |
| Series title: | The Library of Holidays Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-6661-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.27 |
Book Description:
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Every student needs to understand what happened during the civil rights movement and why we honor one of its leaders with a special day. Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements in the name of equality for blacks and people in general are cast in bold relief in this text. In addition to learning the historical context of Dr. King's life, students also read about ways that they can remember this important man and the important struggle for which he died.
Every student needs to understand what happened during the civil rights movement and why we honor one of its leaders with a special day. Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements in the name of equality for blacks and people in general are cast in bold relief in this text. In addition to learning the historical context of Dr. King's life, students also read about ways that they can remember this important man and the important struggle for which he died.