DK Readers: Free At Last, The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Level 4: Proficient Readers) [Paperback]

Angela Bull (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789457172 | ISBN-13: 978-0789457172 | Publication Date: July 1, 2000 | Edition: 1st

This Level 4 book is appropriate for proficient readers.

Free at Last! is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged non-violent protest to fulfill his dream of an America where people would be judged by "the content of their character, not by the color of their skin." These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789457172
• ISBN-13: 978-0789457172
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Free at Last!, March 29, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Free at Last (Dk Readers Level 4) (Paperback)

Even though this book was not very long it gave the most information I had ever learned about Martin Luther King Jr. I could not put the book down. I couldn't stop myself from turning the page. He sacrificed himself twice and went to jail just so blacks could sit on the bus when it was very crowded. After that I wanted to see what he fought for next. Anyone who is looking to write another biography I would highly recommend this book. If I ever need to write another biography I would pick one of Angela Bull's books.

3.0 out of 5 stars Onward to Freedom, March 28, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Free at Last (Dk Readers Level 4) (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to others because it is a good book for people who like American history because Martin Luther King Jr. is a big part of American history. This book is also good for people who have biography reports because this book has a lot of information about Martin Luther King Jr. This book did not keep me on he edge of my seat because it was to short so I didn't have enough time to digest the book because I would finish it to fast. It was a very good book but I did not keep me on my seat to see what would happen next.