Bibliograph

The words of Malcolm X, Emmett Martin

Type

Label

The words of Malcolm X, Emmett Martin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliogaphical references (page 31) index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grades 4-6, PowerKids Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The words of Malcolm X

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1354944664

Responsibility statement

Emmett Martin

Series statement

Historical perspectives: in their own words

Summary

"Decades after he was killed in 1965, Malcolm X, the famous American activist, remains a figure of controversy. This essential biography uses primary sources-the embattled Black leader's own words and writings-to explore his often-misunderstood life, from the early death of his father to the days leading up to his assassination. It also examines Malcolm's teachings, which at times countered the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King Jr. The accessible text and historical photographs aid in helping the reader understand more about the United States of the 1950s and 1960s and the work of civil rights activists"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The 1960s -- A difficult childhood -- Introduced to the nation -- From "little" to "X" -- A new purpose -- A daring documentary -- An effective leader -- Crossing a line -- "By and means necessary" -- Labeling Malcolm -- Meeting MLK -- Changing views -- His legacy -- Glossary -- For more information

Target audience

juvenile

Classification