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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Written by Emily Winfield Martin

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the...

Pre-K - K
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Sarai and the Around the World Fair

Written by Sarai Gonzalez & Monica Brown

When Sarai outgrows her bike, she worries she'll never get to travel anywhere. But, when Martin...

2nd - 5th
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr...

2nd - 5th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 2nd
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The Cart That Carried Martin

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Don Tate
The strength and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. permeates this picture book about Dr. King's...
1st - 4th
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Let the Children March

Written by Monica Clark-Robinson and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their...
1st - 4th

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book A Picture Book of Martin...
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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Pumpkin Hill

Written by Elizabeth Spurr and Illustrated by Whitney Martin
Seeds from a plump pumpkin grew into a huge army of roly-poly pumpkins. All it took was a mighty...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stuart Goes to School

Written by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Martin Matje
Our favorite worrier is back, and Stuart is about to start third grade. Stuart worries about getting...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scholastic First Biographies: Let's Read About... Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Courtney Baker
Young readers will learn the ways that racism shaped Martin Luther King, Jr.'s early years, and how...
K - 1st
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I Have a Dream

Written by Margaret Davidson
The life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his childhood to his role as leader of the civil rights...
3rd - 5th
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Beautiful Birds

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Strange Bugs

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Before I Made History: Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...
2nd - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd

Martin's Big Words: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Martin's Big Words. Look for hints in...

Martin's Big Words: Memory Match (Easy)

After reading Martin's Big Words, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Martin's Big Words: Memory Match (Hard)

After reading Martin's Big Words, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Martin's Big Words: Memory Match (Medium)

After reading Martin's Big Words, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Martin's Big Words: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Martin's Big Words. Circle or click on words across or down. You can...

Martin's Big Words: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Martin's Big Words. Circle or click on words across or down. You can...

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