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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time. He had put his papers in order -- and left a few notes specifically for Hitler's men to see. Two SS agents climbed the stairs and told the boyish-looking Bonhoeffer to come with them. He calmly said good-bye to his parents, put his Bible under his arm, and left. Upstairs there was proof, in his own handwriting, that this...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents a biography of Martin Luther, detailing his entry into church life and his religious views. Reveals how his protests against the Roman Catholic Church resulted in the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism. Includes full-color illustrations and a glossary.
6) Pauli Murray
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
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Description
"No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential leaders of civil rights movement in the United States. Including famous quotes from his speeches, stirring photographs from his many public appearances, and a timeline of important events, this book introduces King's message of nonviolence in an engaging way. Information about King's involvement in the March on Washington, the Montgomery bus boycott, and other important historical events teaches...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
220L
Language
English
Description
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography examines the remarkable life of Martin Luther King Jr. using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about King's family background, childhood, education, and inspirational work as a leader of the civil rights movement in the United States. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline,...
17) The rabbi and the reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and their fight against silence
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Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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Description
"This is the story of two men, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabbi Joachim Prinz, an immigrant from Nazi Germany, with a shared belief that remaining silent in the face of injustice was wrong."--
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