Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela Biography Series written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a simple name change, it seemed that Martin Luther King Jr.’s fate was sealed. Taking the name of a man who led one of the greatest social revolutions of the 16th century, young Martin would later lead an important revolution of his own. He was first born Michael King in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929. King’s father, a prevalent Protestant minister who was also named Michael King, decided to adopt the namesake of the great religious reformer after an inspirational trip to Nazi Germany. Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in a small South African village. His father, a tribal chief, gave his son the name Rolihlahla. At the age of 7, he began his British education, and his teacher gave him the name Nelson. When his father died, Nelson was sent to live with the leader of the Thembu people. For more interesting facts you must read the biographies. Grab your biography books now!
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Download or read book The Story of Nelson Mandela written by Floyd Stokes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life of Nelson Mandela—a story about uniting a country for kids ages 6 to 9 Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a symbol of peace and justice around the world, Nelson was a thoughtful kid who loved to play outside and learn new things. Throughout his life, he used his voice to fight against apartheid and didn't back down even after spending 27 years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young boy to a civil rights hero. Independent reading—This Nelson Mandela biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Nelson's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Watch Nelson progress from kid to president of South Africa with a visual timeline marking the major milestones of his life. How will Nelson's strength inspire you? Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.
Download or read book Civil Rights Activists Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela 2 Books in 1 written by Michael Woodford and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS: Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela - 2 Books in 1 Featuring
Download or read book The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr written by Clayborne Carson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With knowledge, spirit, good humor, and passion, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues and still inspire the desires, hopes, and dreams of us all. Written in his own words, this history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who chafed under and eventually rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who continually questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs with those of a growing, nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere. Relevant and insightful, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. offers King's seldom disclosed views on some of the world's greatest and most controversial figures: John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mahatma Gandhi, and Richard Nixon. It also paints a rich and moving portrait of a people, a time, and a nation in the face of powerful change. Finally, it shows how everyday Americans from all walks of life confronted themselves, each other, and the burden of the past-and how their fears and courage helped shape our future.
Download or read book Martin Luther King Jr written by Jean Darby and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on facts that are not as widely known.
Download or read book Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Martin Luther King Jr Fighters for Justice and Equality the Biography Collection written by The History Hour and published by Greatest People. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about the lessons to be drawn from Nelson Mandela's life stories? The truth is, there's a lot of contradictory and even outright false information floating around about this great man. That's why we rolled up our sleeves and uncovered all the latest information and lessons to be learned from Nelson Mandela.Inside you'll read about: The top 3 decisions that made Nelson Mandela a great leaderThe ways Nelson Mandela changed the worldHow Nelson Mandela inspired the worldThe top 5 ways Mandela changed South AfricaHow Nelson Mandela became an inspiration for the aged - a case study of Elizabeth Marie MkameHow Nelson Mandela showed courageSeven leadership qualities exemplified by Nelson MandelaThe best three books about Nelson MandelaAnd much more!You'll discover more about Nelson Mandela and his legacy. Leadership lessons from Nelson Mandela are discussed in the book. Start implementing them right away in your life because you can always practice leadership lessons wherever you maybe regardless of your status. Because the sooner you do, the sooner you'll start affecting your life and the lives of those around you in a positive manner!*********************Almost everyone has heard Martin Luther King's name. He organized and led marches in support of African-Americans' rights. King was against racial discrimination and segregation. This was the era when, in the south, whites and African-Americans were divided in everything - schools, churches, neighborhoods and even hospitals.Inside you'll read about: Birth of a LegendMinistry and the Start of the StruggleFighting the Good FightThe March on WashingtonSaint Augustine, Florida - 1964SelmaChicago and VietnamAssassinationLegacyAnd much more!From his story come lessons of perseverance, patience, determination, and grace, as well as the fact that even legends are still human beings with flaw
Download or read book The Life of Martin Luther King Jr written by Michael A. Schuman and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "So, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream..." These now famous words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the March on Washington in 1963. The many historic milestones of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, life are examined in this informative biography. Examining the civil rights leader's life from his birth in Atlanta, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the march to Selma, his "I Have a Dream" speech, and his assassination. This book is developed from MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: LEADER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.
Download or read book Martin Luther King Jr written by Dharathula H. Millender and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1986-10-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Rosa Parks Biography Series written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 4, 1913. After her Parent’s divorce her mother moved Rosa and her Siblings to Pine Level, Alabama, where Rosa’s maternal grandparents resided. As a child, Rosa was exposed to the realities of segregation. She walked to school daily because the elementary bus system prohibited black students from riding. Rosa later attended the Alabama state teachers college high school. However, due to both her grandmother and mothers illnesses, she was forced to drop out. Rosa became active in the civil rights movement along with her husband. She served as a youth leader for the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP, and she worked as a secretary to E.D Nixon, president of the NAACP through 1957. For more interesting facts you must read the biography. Grab your biography book now!
Download or read book Mandela written by Martin Meredith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela stands out as one of the most admired political figures of the twentieth century. It was his leadership and moral courage above all that helped to deliver a peaceful end to apartheid in South Africa after years of racial division and violence and to establish a fledgling democracy there. Martin Meredith's vivid portrayal of this towering leader was originally acclaimed by the Sunday Timesas 'a fitting epitaph to an extraordinary career' and by the Daily Telegraphas 'a compelling account of the whole of Mandela's life'. Meredith's acclaimed biography incorporates a decade of additional perspective and hindsight on the man and his legacy and examines how far his hopes for the new South Africa were realised. Mandelais the most thorough and up-to-date account available of the life of its most revered hero.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela Biography The Long Walk to Freedom written by Chris Dicker and published by Chris Dicker. This book was released on with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you believe there are no modern heroes - that fortitude and unselfish judgement in the face of adversity are out-of-date virtues, you need to read this book. Who would survive 27 years in prison without being vindictive and bitter? What he would have accomplished for 27 years if he was not in prison? This is the biography of an extraordinary human being - Nelson Mandela...
Download or read book Martin Luther King Jr written by Pamela Hill Nettleton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give readers a fresh look into the fascinating lives of six famous Americans. This Series is aligned with the Standard, "The History of the United States' Democratic Principles and Values, and the Peoples from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage," as required by the National Council for History.
Download or read book Meet Martin Luther King Jr written by James T. de Kay and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance --includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Perfect for reading level: 2.2. When Martin Luther King Jr., was growing up, he wasn't allowed to use the water fountains the white children drank from--and he didn't understand why. As he grew older, he studied hard and practiced speaking to large groups. He marched and petitioned to change laws that separated blacks from whites. As the leader of America's civil rights movement, he inspired--and continues to inspire--millions of people to help change this country for the better. For over half a century, Landmark Books have been an important part of children's libraries. Hailed as the first historical series for kids, Landmark Books show us where we've been and where we're going.
