Martin Luther King Jr.: Fighting for Civil Rights - Library Binding

by Michael A. Schuman (Author), Anne E. Schraff (Author)

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that, one day, all people would be viewed equally, no matter the color of their skin. And he fought hard for civil rights for African Americans, eventually even giving his life to the cause. This compelling biography explores King's early life and his activism in his own words within the context of the Jim Crow American South, along with his victories and the way in which he changed our world. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important terms, a timeline of King's life and important events in the civil rights movement, and resources for further learning.