{"product_id":"martins-big-words-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-9780786807147","title":"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book \u003c\/b\u003e●\u003cb\u003e This \"stunning, reverent\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound message to young readers through powerful collage art and Dr. King's own words.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Growing up in the segregated South, he was inspired by his mother's belief in equality and his father's sermons. He found his calling as a minister too, preaching words of love over hate--words that propelled him to the forefront of the civil rights movement, and whose legacy is still felt today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of Dr. King's most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in an accessible way, while Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and other backmatter round out this addition to the acclaimed Big Words series of biographies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other titles in the Big Words series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doreen Rappaport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jump at the Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e A Big Words Book #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.32h x 10.24w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786807147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e57412 \/ Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002 Caldecott Medal Honor Book - Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book - Illustrator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002 Bookseller's Choice Winner - Nonfiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Children's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2003 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005 Monarch Award Nominee - Grades K-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 Charlotte Award Nominee - Primary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book - Children's Nonfiction","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44148538081325,"sku":"9780786807147","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_74f4eeb9-e435-4fc7-8abb-6327113ae377.jpg?v=1757226422","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/martins-big-words-the-life-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-9780786807147","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}