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Meet Martin Luther King, Jr. and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography, narrated by King himself.
This series of illustrated books is specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity. The little readers will be inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and the way he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests.
The book will help children explore how Martin went from being a kid with a dream to an outstanding leader who made America a better place for everyone. At the end of each volume, the reader will find a timeline listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes to further understand and test their knowledge.
Ages: 6 plus
Author: Angie Alape Perez was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where she has been working as a freelance illustrator. She has illustrated picture books, textbooks for schools, social campaigns, character design for 3D animation, and web magazines.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9788854418455
Publisher: White Star
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 September 2023
Country: Italy
Imprint: White Star
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Angie Alape Perez
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 370g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Angie Alape Perez was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where she has been working as a freelance illustrator. She has illustrated picture books, textbooks for schools, social campaigns, character design for 3D animation, and web magazines.
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