{"product_id":"9780823408474","title":"A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eAdler, David A.; Casilla, Robert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoliday House\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/1\/1989\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader  whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil  disobedience helped  African Americans win many battles for equal rights.  Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King's life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America.  Includes a timeline of important dates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor almost  thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled  famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly  illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and  personality” (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e) to introduce young readers to history  through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors,  explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second  graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school  book reports.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44216855068927,"sku":"9780823408474","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780823408474_s600x595.jpg?v=1775593667","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780823408474","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}