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Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963

Written by Sharon Robinson
In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national...
3rd - 7th
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Have a Dream

Written by Margaret Davidson
The life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his childhood to his role as leader of the civil rights...
3rd - 5th
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Before I Made History: Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...
2nd - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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Rosa Parks (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end...
K - 3rd
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The Girl from the Tar Paper School: Barbara Rose Johns and the Advent of the Civil Rights Movement

Written by Teri Kanefield
Before the Little Rock Nine, before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr. and his March on...
3rd - 7th
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The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot

Written by Alice and Martin Provensen and Illustrated by Alice Provensen
This charmingly illustrated book tells the story of Louis Bleriot as he plans and embarks on the...
K - 3rd
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A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Robert Casilla
An introduction to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his childhood to his assassination...
Pre-K - 3rd

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