Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With...
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This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781423106357 (1423106350)
ASIN: 1423106350
Publish date: December 18th 2007
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. by Doreen Rappaport is a great rendition of the history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This book does an excellent job of explaining historical events and facts of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's influence during that time. This book is ...
Genre: Racism / Biography / African-American Year Published: 2001 Year Read: 2010 Publisher: Jump At The Sun When I was a child, I always wanted to learn more about the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while at the same time, I wanted to see a picture book for children that deta...
Wonderful illustrations and engaging text that I will use to introduce my students to Martin Luther King Jr. and his work. This also fits into my Caldecott unit. I think it was an Honor book in 2001.
My immediate reaction to this book was extremely positive. From inside out it is a remarkably visually appealing book - making it a fantastic one to share with young children as it's sure to grab their attention too. And I completely love the idea of using King's own words to build the narrative. ...
12 years ago
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