Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vot...

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    • volleyball12364
      Ok, I haven't exactly read this book but I've read other books like this, the bobble head people; that's what I call them anyways! I think Martin Luther King Jr. is very important and we celebrate that glory with Martin Luther King Jr. Day which is January 21? Oh well....
      • boomzoom
        I found this book at our school library. They all have cool bobble heads and are fun to read.
        • da teacher is having us read this book.
          • 20dianab
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            This book was okay. I had to do a report on him in fourth grade. I thought the book was interesting and wrote really well. There was a lot of stuff I didn't know but a lot of it I did. I would recomend this book to people who love nonfiction and are eager to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. I didn't think this book was as good as the other who was books. This book is also short. If you are someone who doesn't like long books, then this is a perfect fit for you. Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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