Traces the life and achievements of the Baptist pastor who became a driving force behind the African American civil rights movement.

Looks at the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, explaining his works to bring about a peaceful end to segregation.

Takes a look into the life and career of Martin Luther King Jr. and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement.

An autobiography of the Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr., compiled and edited from articles, essays, speeches, sermons, letters, and other sources, examining his private and public life and describing his involvement in many important events in the civil rights movement.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

Explains the importance of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

A biography of the African American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, who, encouraged by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, inspired the nation to begin a non-violent campaign for equality.

Using simple text, presents the life and accomplishments of the great civil rights leader.

Profiles the civil rights leader, discussing his career as a pastor, his fight for African American rights, and his legacy.

"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull' Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...