Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)

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On sale Dec 26, 2012 | 48 Pages | 9781426310874

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.
Kitson Jazynka is an animal lover who has written nonfiction books and articles for children on subjects like horses, lions, giant pandas, wolves, tigers, seals, sled dogs, squirrels, and more! View titles by Kitson Jazynka

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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.

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Kitson Jazynka is an animal lover who has written nonfiction books and articles for children on subjects like horses, lions, giant pandas, wolves, tigers, seals, sled dogs, squirrels, and more! View titles by Kitson Jazynka

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