Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death?from an assassin's bullet?in 1968. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was celebrates the vision...

In this exciting new WHO WAS...? Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led him to seek fortune by sailing west in hopes of creating new trade routes with the Indies. Readers will learn why he called himself the "Great Admiral of the Seas" and learn of his struggles to find financial support for his voyage.

Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology

Did you know that even aliens have a hard time going to bed?
Blue, an alien from outer space, may make a great friend, but he's not very good at going to bed. It takes patience and some bedtime tricks to get this alien to settle down Written in the style of Dick and Jane, this 32-page, Level 1 reader is simple, fun, and rich with picture clues.

Calling all cat lovers learning to read

Learn all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals This new nonfiction reader will teach kids about different breeds, how kittens grow, and how to take good care of your own kitten.

In this simple yet engaging book, preschoolers will be introduced to Abraham Lincoln.

Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of one of our most popular presidents. Little ones will enjoy key anecdotes about Lincoln, beginning with the young Abe who loved to read. Fun facts at the end--such as Lincoln's declaration of the final Thursday in November to be a day of Thanksgiving--round out this nonfiction book with typical Little Golden Book style and charm.

Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses.

Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated to read about a First Family whose youth, intelligence, and good looks captivated America in the early 1960s.