Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
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On sale Dec 01, 2026 | 48 Pages | 9798217247899
Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.
Stephen Marchesi lives in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. View titles by Stephen Marchesi

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On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.

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Stephen Marchesi lives in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. View titles by Stephen Marchesi
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