On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by careven on roller-skatesto speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.
On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by careven on roller-skatesto speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington
48Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780448424217 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Publication date: | 12/04/2000 |
Series: | Penguin Young Readers Level 3 Series |
Pages: | 48 |
Sales rank: | 357,849 |
Product dimensions: | 6.06(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.21(d) |
Lexile: | 550L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 6 - 8 Years |