Martin Luther King, Jr. by Jazynka, Kitson
Martin Luther King, Jr. by Jazynka, Kitson
Jazynka, Kitson

Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3) -- Kitson Jazynka, Paperback

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1900s, African Americans, Ages 4-8, Biography & Autobiography, Books, Books › Subjects › Children's Books › History › United States › 1900s, Children's Books, Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction, Cultural & Regional, Grades 1-3, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Kids Readers, Paperback, Recently Sold, Social Activists, Subjects, United States
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 three 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.

Author: Kitson Jazynka
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 12/26/2012
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781426310874
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 155884 / Martin Luther King, Jr.


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2013 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 191 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
KITSON JAZYNKA is an award-winning freelance writer and children's author. Her work appeals regularly in National Geographic Kids, American Girl, and Young Rider magazines, as well as the Washington Post's KidsPost. In 2011, she worked with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation to write a book called The Making of the Memorial, a history of the creation of the memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall. Kitson also contributes to national equestrian and dog magazines including, Dog Fancy, Horse Illustrated, and Dressage Today. Her picture book, Carrot In My Pocket, was published in 2001. She currently lives with her family in Washington, DC. The author lives in Washington, DC.