Martin Luther King Jr.

Usborne Famous Lives

by Rob Lloyd Jones

Martin Luther King Jr. never expected to be a leader. All he wanted was for black people like him to be treated fairly in America. But what began as a small protest soon became a revolution Usborne Famous Lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them to life so vividly, it's as if you're there with them.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

62 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Rob Lloyd Jones was born in San Francisco but grew up in London. He studied Egyptology at University where he learnt hieroglyphics, and often goes on digs with the Egypt Exploration Society. He is a senior editor at Usborne, for whom he has written over thirty books – mostly historical non-fiction, but also adaptations of classics such as JEKYLL AND HYDE and THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. Rob is also a volunteer reading helper at a primary school in Clerkenwell and wrote episodes of the children’s TV show ‘Bernard’s Watch’ for Carlton Kids. He lives in south London with his wife Sally, and 14-month-old son Otis.

Reviews

[هبة فريج · Rating 3 out of 5]

للحريّة ثمن ..!

[Alaa M. Salem · Rating 3 out of 5]

In brief...Never give up ! :)

[Megan Ballard · Rating 3 out of 5]

This chapter book provides a short, but very detailed story of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. It includes many entertaining illustrations that keep the reader engaged from page to page as they dive deeper into the story of this remarkable leader. I enjoyed this book because it described many different sides of King, including his life as a child, a student, and a famous leader. I think it is beneficial to read about every angle that describes King so the readers can get an accurate picture of his true character. I would encourage my students to read this book because I feel like they could learn a lot of valuable information on leadership. King can show them what it means to be a leader and how to be one from the events of his life described in this book.

[Nicole Spinozza]

Summary: This book explores the life of Martin Luther King Jr. It includes 8 chapters and range from his birth to his death. It has real photographs of him and each page is a different color. It includes various text features such as captions, a map, and table of contents.

Review: I like that this book is easy to read and includes real photographs. It would be perfect for a research project on Martin Luther King Jr. and provides a lot of information. It would definitely be better suited for children in 5-6th grade or even middle school.

Books I would pair this with: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport and Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? by Bonnie Bader

Social Justice Issue Raised: Racism and The Civil Rights

[Heidi Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a big chunk of this to a 3rd grade class. It was so well written, I decided to hurry amd finish it during my prep time. It is a great childrens book. It teaches about some important US history in a way that children can access it. I was able to lead some great discussions you might not think 3rd graders (8 and 9 year olds) capable of having. It makes me want to read it with my own kids!

[Jose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book and it the book itself was about martin luther king Jr he would not be on the book if he hadn't changed the way we currently live in. the book talks about him and the book is great to read.

this book is also amazing because it talks about about racial injustice and how african amaericans had to live in this cruel world.

[Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to my class. This book explores the life of Martin Luther King Jr., his belief in peace, and his want for change. It includes 8 chapters and ranges from his birth to his death. It has real photographs and includes various text features. The readers remained engaged throughout and had some amazing discussions as they dove deeper into the story.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really fell in love in the writing of Jones. I know that this is just a brief summary of MLK's life but I feel like I was reading beyond that line.

I really recommend this to anyone, mostly children and students.

[Nynke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel the Browder v. Gayle case should have been explained briefly. The supreme Court ruling just droped out of nowhere on p35, leading the reader to wonder how the supreme court got involved.

Otherwise this seems written well for a children's book. Story like, engaging and to the point.

[Shervin · Rating 2 out of 5]

قطعا مارتین لوترکینگ یکی از مهم ترین آدم حسابی هایی است که بر تصویر امروز آمریکا و حتی جهان تاثیر گذاشته است.
کتاب یک بیوگرافی مختصر و معمولی است که عکسهای تاریخی جالبی در لابه لای متون کتاب جای گرفته است.

[Doris Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

REAL TALK.

[Amayi Esterl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great biography used to teach my students more about MLK’s life and used to model how to read for research and note taking purposes (4th grade)

[Vincent]

Ok

[Prasheel Shakya]

it was a really nice time reading the book he face a lot of problems but at last he stop racism and he died by assassin ' s bullet 🥺🥺 .

[Joudi Mufti · Rating 3 out of 5]

عندما نسمح لأجراس الحرية بالدق, عندما ندعها تدق في كل قرية وكل بلدة, في كل ولاية وكل مدينة, سيمكننا التعجيل بذلك اليوم الذي سيكون من الممكن فيه لجميع أبناء الرب, السود والبيض, اليهود والوثنيين, البروتستانت والكاثوليك والمسلمين , أن يمسكوا بأيدي بعضهم البعض وأن يتغنوا معاً بكلمات الأنشودة الزنجية الدينية القديمة التي تقول:" أحرار أحرار أخيرا. أخيرا أحرار أخيرا. الحمد لله."

[Cj · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reading this book that Woo Jeong and Seong Ho read. Woo Jeong told me some events that had happend in the book. But i am not sure about the
the story. So i am reading this book and i think it's good to know about someone that is famous in the world.

[Sydney McClure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book! This is a great book that succinctly discusses the life of MLKJ and his thinking during his march against segregation. There are great pictures used that show the passion and the fear people had during this time.

[Gerardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was amazing because it talks about racial injustice a and how African Americans have to live in this world.No mater how it is African African fight for there freedom.It is a great book to read.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned that MLK Jr. found for the independence of African Americans so they could do the same things as whites. I think he was really cool.

[Zoe Seevaratanam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked that he stoped Americans from treating Blacks so badly! But the sad part is when he got shot!

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book contains some new insight into the thinking of Dr. King. It is an excellent way to introduce or expand upon the learning of intermediate and high school students.

[John]

He's brave, charismatic, and determined.
Martin Luther King was born to be a great leader of civil right and he is my inspiration.

[Leo Davila · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was inspiring for many reasons. it was about his life and what specail events he did and at the end, thats when martin luther king jr. went to the grave

[Bookworm062]

I thought this book was inspiring and informational and it pains me to think that rascism is still existant in todays world I think it was nice to know how determined a person can be.

[Ed Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

great >

[ضاري.]

عظيّم.

[مضاوي · Rating 5 out of 5]

رائع استمتعت بقرائته

[Jessica]

good

[Rawan Morad · Rating 4 out of 5]

للحرية ثمن
ولتغير مصير أمة ثمن
...شخص أستطاع أن يغير نظرة العالم لذوي البشرة السوداء.
كتاب قصيرة
ولكن تتكلم عن قصة رجل عظيم غير مسار الملايين .
بسلمية وبدون حمل سلاح .

[The Brightest light · Rating 5 out of 5]

كتاب قصير لكن يحمل في طياته الكثير شخص واحد تغلب على الجميع و غير نظره مجتمعه لذوي البشرة الداكنة و تخطى كل مطبات و عثرات مسيرته ليقود مجتمعه