Martin Luther King Jr. : civil rights hero
Claybourne, Anna2002
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This book looks at the amazing life of Martin Luther King, whose message of peace changed American history. Born in 1929, King was a Baptist preacher who went on to fight racism and segregation in an unfair American society. Readers will follow the struggles and triumphs that eventually led to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and more equality for all citizens. The book provides a fascinating look at what life was like in America at this time. Containing quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. Also includes a date chart, glossary and index.
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Author:
Claybourne, Anna, author
Imprint:
London : Hodder Wayland, 2002.
Collation:
48 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Series:
Famous lives
Notes:
Originally published: 2001.Includes index.
Audience:
pyu; syl; sym
ISBN:
07502388449780750238847
Dewey class:
BKINJ920.KING920.92092/KIN323.119323.1'196'073'092305.8323.173
Local class:
920/KING920B.KINJB KINJ920KINJB.KIN
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
History.Biographies1960sAmericacivil rightsMartin Luther King AR 6.5
BRN:
415701
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