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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Author Dianne M. MacMillan focuses on the life of this extraordinary leader and how he is celebrated today. The book discusses King's childhood, his studies, and his non-violent approach to end segregation. Readers will find out how many fought to make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a national holiday, and how students across the country prepare for this important holiday.
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Best Holiday Books series. This useful but unexciting revised and updated series presents the historical origins of these culturally diverse holidays and the ways they are observed. Many captioned photographs of public festivals featuring traditional foods, music, and clothing, when applicable, decorate the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2008
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