The books in this series put within the reach of young adult readers the lives of individuals–scientists, explorers, humanists–who distinguished themselves by their contributions to history and progress. They are written in an engaging style and contain an abundance of information that brings each individual’s achievements to life. Los libros de esta coleccion ponen al alcance de los jovenes lectores las vidas de personas–cientificos, exploradores, humanistas–que se destacaron por sus aportaciones a la historia y al progreso. Estan escritos en un lenguaje ameno y cuentan con abundante material que trae a la vida las hazanas de cada individuo. This biography of Martin Luther King Jr. details his struggle against racism and intolerance and highlights his contribution to the concept of nonviolent resistance. Esta detallada biografia de Martin Luther King Jr. relata su lucha contra el racismo y la intolerancia y resalta su aportacion al concepto de la resistencia no violenta.