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1) Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Rappaport, Doreen

Series

Big Words

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A picture book biography introduces the ideas and accomplishments of a gifted and influential speaker by using some of his own words to tell the story.

2) The plot to kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer : pastor, spy, unlikely hero

Author

McCormick, Patricia

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4

Lexile measure

1000L

Language

English

Formats

Book, Audiobook MP3-CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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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...

3) Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Author

Bader, Bonnie

Series

Who was-- ?
Who was ?
Who Was?

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2

Lexile measure

750L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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An introduction to the life Martin Luther King, Jr. Including how he organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott and African American people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights.

4) Happy birthday, Martin Luther King

Author

Marzollo, Jean

Series

Scholastic big books

Pub. Date

[1993]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

800L

Language

English

Formats

Book, Large Print

Description

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An introduction to the great civil rights leader.

5) I am Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Meltzer, Brad

Series

Ordinary people change the world (Picture books)

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

640L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

Description

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"A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that tells the story of how he used nonviolence to lead the civil rights movement."--

6) A picture book of Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Adler, David A

Series

Picture book biography

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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A brief, illustrated, biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African-Americans win many battles for equal rights.

7) Absalom Jones: America's first Black priest

Author

Bozzuti-Jones, Mark Francisco

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"The Life of Absalom Jones: America's First Black Priest"--

8) Meet Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

De Kay, James T

Series

Step-up biographies
Bullseye biography
Landmark Books
Step-up books SU 19
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Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

470L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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A biography of the man largely responsible for uniting American Negroes in the fight for civil rights.

9) Pope Francis: the people's pope

Author

Worth, Richard

Series

Influential Latinos

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"Describes the life, tribulations, and achievements of Pope Francis"--Provided by publisher.

10) My Uncle Martin's big heart

Author

Watkins, Angela Farris

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

AD 670L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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A young girl introduces readers to her uncle, Martin Luther King Jr., describing what he does and family moments they have shared.

11) Pauli Murray

Author

Duling, Kaitlyn

Series

Leaders Like Us

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

730L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"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."--

12) Otto of the silver hand

Author

Pyle, Howard

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

Description

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The gentle son of a medieval German robber baron, raised in the calm and thoughtful quiet of a monastery, returns to his father's castle and, despite great suffering and blood-feuds, grows to honor and manhood.

13) Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Patrick, Diane

Series

First book

Pub. Date

1990.

Language

English

Description

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Traces the life of the Baptist minister, from his early days and education to his leadership of the civil rights movement.

14) Martin Luther King, Jr: free at last

Author

Adler, David A

Pub. Date

[1986]

Language

English

Description

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A biography of the Baptist minister who worked unceasingly for his dream of a world without hate, prejudice, or violence, and was assassinated in the attempt.

15) Pope Francis: leader of the Catholic Church

Author

Jopp, Kelsey

Series

World leaders)

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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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.

16) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Author

Ansary, Mir Tamim

Series

Heinemann first library
Holiday histories

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

550L

Language

English

Description

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Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

17) Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Jazynka, Kitson

Series

National Geographic Kids Readers Level 3

Pub. Date

2012.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

630L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable

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18) Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Author

Kaiser, Lisbeth

Series

Who was-- ? (Board books)
Who was ?
Who HQ NOW

Pub. Date

[2020]

Lexile measure

AD 540L

Language

English

Description

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Learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr., a reverend, an activist, and a leader.

19) Martin's big words

Author

Rappaport, Doreen

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

CD + Book, eAudiobook

Description

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Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in stunning collage art and vibrant watercolor paintings in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his own words, will inspire and affect you, too.

Awards: Caldecott Honor Book; Coretta Scott King Honor Book; ALA Notable Book; ALA Notable Audio Recording; Storytelling World

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20) By and by: Charles Albert Tindley, the father of gospel music

Author

Weatherford, Carole Boston

Pub. Date

[2020]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

580L

Language

English

Description

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A stirring picture book biography from award-winning duo Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier, about gospel composer and preacher Charles Albert Tindley, best known for the gospel hymn "We'll Understand It Better By and By." At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved, Charles Tindley was born free. His childhood was far from easy, with backbreaking hours in the fields, and no opportunity to go to school. But the spirituals he...

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1) Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

2) The plot to kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer : pastor, spy, unlikely hero

3) Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

4) Happy birthday, Martin Luther King

5) I am Martin Luther King, Jr

6) A picture book of Martin Luther King, Jr

7) Absalom Jones: America's first Black priest

8) Meet Martin Luther King, Jr

9) Pope Francis: the people's pope

10) My Uncle Martin's big heart

11) Pauli Murray

12) Otto of the silver hand

13) Martin Luther King, Jr

14) Martin Luther King, Jr: free at last

15) Pope Francis: leader of the Catholic Church

16) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

17) Martin Luther King, Jr

18) Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

19) Martin's big words

20) By and by: Charles Albert Tindley, the father of gospel music

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