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When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

Author: Mark Weakland , Illustrator: Patrick Ballesteros

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Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skating to playing football and basketball, Martin was a fun-loving child. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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Ages: 5-7
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.2
LEXILE©: 660L
Ages: 5-7
Read time: 5-20 mins

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