Martin Luther King Jr Day

- Pronunciation guides to less familiar words. - Includes chart that explains the game of dreidel. - Holiday books are a... (more)

- Pronunciation guides to less familiar words. - Includes chart that explains the game of dreidel. - Holiday books are always in demand in schools and libraries, but the controlled vocabulary of Rookie Books make them especially marketable. - Excellent resource for classroom unit on holidays. - Text has fewer than 400 words. - Word list. Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Social Studies Standards Culture: I - People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different - Language, folktales, music, and art serve as expressions of culture - Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups Time, Continuity, and Change: II - Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past Global Connections: IX - Explore ways in which language, the arts, beliefs, etc. facilitate global understanding or lead to misunderstanding. (less)

The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Marti... (more)

The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the origins of the day named in his honor. (less)

Mrs. Connor's students at Robin Hill School share their dreams for the future after learning about the day that celebrat... (more)

Mrs. Connor's students at Robin Hill School share their dreams for the future after learning about the day that celebrates the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (less)

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The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Marti... (more)

The third Monday in January is a time to remember a man who fought for peace and equality. This book discusses Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the origins of the day named in his honor. (less)

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (more)

Introduces young readers to the history and traditions associated with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (less)

"Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by sing... (more)

"Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- (less)