Books like If you lived at the time of Martin Luther King by Ellen Levine


Ellen Levine’s book offers a child‑friendly exploration of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Through full‑color artwork and an engaging question‑and‑answer style, readers learn about key moments such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, lunch‑counter sit‑ins, and the March on Washington. The text presents these historical events in a concise, accessible manner that encourages young readers to reflect on the struggles and achievements of the movement.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ellen Levine
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