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The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His incredible leadership is still remembered and celebrated today.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Martin Luther King Jr.'s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book - complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.



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Sarah Albee

Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 books for kids, ranging from preschool through middle grade. Recent nonfiction titles have been Junior Library Guild, Bank Street College of Education Best Books, and Notable Social Studies Trade Books selections, as well as winners of Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards. She especially loves writing about topics where history and science connect. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Sarah worked at Children's Television Workshop (producers of Sesame Street) for nine years. She played basketball in college, and then a year of semi-professional women's basketball in Cairo, Egypt.



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