Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Doreen Rappaport; Illustrated by Bryan Collier
	List Price:   $17.99 Unit Price:   $14.39 You Save:   $3.60 (20%) ISBN-10:   0786807148 ISBN-13:   9780786807147 Publisher:   Hachette; Hyperion Books for Children; Jump At The Sun Category:   Biographies, Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   October 2001 Pages:   40 Format:   Hardcover Ages:   5 to 9
Awards
2001  New York Times Notable Books of the Year (USA)  Winner!  2001  School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (USA)  Winner!  2002  Caldecott Medal (USA)  Nominee/Honoree  2002  Coretta Scott King Awards (USA)  Nominee/Honoree  2002  American Library Association Notable Books for Children (USA)  Winner!
Subjects
KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR., 1929-1968_JUVENILE LITERATURE AFRO-AMERICAN CLERGY CLERGY BAPTISTS BAPTISTS CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS AFRO-AMERICANS_BIOGRAPHY AFRO-AMERICANS_BIOGRAPHY_JUVENILE LITERATURE
Description/Notes
Illustrated by Bryan Collier.,Winner of the 2001 NY Times Best Illustrated,Children's Book Award, Rappaport weaves her simple,and graceful text and the words of Martin Luther,King Jr. into a captivating narrative, telling the,story of Dr. King's life in a way that is entirely,accessible for young readers. A chronology and,bibliography offer the resources for exploring his,life further, and stunning, full-colour collage,art by the 2001 Coretta Scott King Medal winner,Bryan Collier offer an unforgettable portrait of a,man who helped change the world forever. All ages. This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young readers through his own words, using quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell his life story in a simple, direct way. Full color.