The most effective method used to influence children to read
is to incorporate the information that interests them the most.
National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest,
and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn
about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made
understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner.
This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun
facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design
and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary
book for their young minds to explore.
關於作者:
KITSON JAZYNKA is an award-winning freelance writer and
children''s author. Her work appeals regularly in National
Geographic Kids, American Girl, and Young Rider magazines, as well
as the Washington Post''s KidsPost. In 2011, she worked with the
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation to write a
book called The Making of the Memorial, a history of the creation
of the memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall. Kitson also
contributes to national equestrian and dog magazines including, Dog
Fancy, Horse Illustrated, and Dressage Today. Her picture book,
Carrot In My Pocket, was published in 2001. She currently lives
with her family in Washington, DC. The author lives in Washington,
DC.