Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Rau, Dana Meachen
Series:True Book
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AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,707
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
54190 EN
About this book
Readers are introduced to the story behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day, beginning with Dr. King's leadership in the civil-rights movement and the events that inspired a national holiday. The book explains how the holiday was created, the legislative fight to make it official, and the ways communities mark the day with parades, educational programs, and service. It also highlights why the observance matters, emphasizing the values of peace, equality, and remembrance.