The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this Level 3 biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.---from the publisher
48 pages 978-1426310874 Ages 6-9
Keywords: independent reader, middle reader, biography, leadership, social activist, African American, Black Lives Matter, diversity, diverse books, discrimination, racism, prejudice, perseverance, photographs, information, part of a series, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old
Editor's note: Includes a quiz at the end for readers who love to test their own comprehension and knowledge.
