{"product_id":"a-picture-book-of-martin-luther-king-jr-picture-book-biography","title":"A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Picture Book Biography)","description":"An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers.\n\nBorn in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America.\n\nPairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King's life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates.\n\nFor almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0823408477\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0823408477.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Adler, David A.|Casilla, Robert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331458400317,"sku":"BVV.0823408477.A","price":6.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0823408477-0.jpg?v=1783550019","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-picture-book-of-martin-luther-king-jr-picture-book-biography","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}