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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier

ISBN13: 9780786807147
ISBN10: 0786807148
Condition: Standard
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Awards

2002 Caldecott Medal Honor Book
2002 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book

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This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.

Synopsis:

This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a lsit of additional books and web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.

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ISBN:: 9780786807147
Subtitle:: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author:: Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier
production Music:: Collier, Brian
performance Narrated:: Michael Clarke Duncan.
Illustrator:: Collier, Brian
Author:: Rappaport, Doreen
Publisher:: Jump at the Sun
Location:: U.S.
Subject:: History
Subject:: United states
Subject:: Afro-americans
Subject:: 20th century
Subject:: Civil Rights
Subject:: Biography & Autobiography - People of Color
Subject:: Civil rights workers
Subject:: Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:: Clergy
Subject:: Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
Subject:: Biography & Autobiography - Religious
Subject:: Baptists
Subject:: African Americans
Subject:: Talking book collection.
Subject:: King
Subject:: Martin Luther
Subject:: Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage
Subject:: ographical / United States
Edition Description:: Book includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:: 77-CD]
Publication Date:: October 2001
Binding:: Hardcover
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Y
Pages:: 40
Dimensions:: 4 3/4 in. +
Age Level:: 05-09

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