I've Seen the Promised Land - Nonfiction

Not only is this a book about the life of Martin Luther King, it also covers much of the other important history of the civil rights movement. The author does not sugarcoat hard facts about King's life, such as the assassination, but the main focus of the book is the peaceful and inspirational message he preached. There was also a chronological history of the civil rights movement at the end of the book, so I would say this is a phenomenal way for students to learn about this important era of American history. This Biographical nonfiction book has a place in any classroom and would be informative for students from grade 2 and up!  It could be implemented for students researching the civil rights movement, for students researching a famous person, or just for students looking for a quick history lesson.