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Pocket Bios: Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was the celebrated leader of the Indian independence movement, and an inspiration for many similar movements around the world. Gandhi began his push for nonviolent civil disobedience as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa, eventually bringing the practice to India where he led the Indian National Congress. He is referred to as the Father of the Nation, and remains a symbol of freedom and nonviolence to this day.
Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.
Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.
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32 pages, Hardcover
Published October 16, 2018
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November 13, 2018
Although they only provide an introduction to their subjects, I really get a kick out of these Pocket Bios, and I was delighted to see Mahatma Gandhi featured in this one. Readers will learn about his formative years, his concern about the injustices he noticed in his country, and his attempts to bring about change through satyagraha as well as how influential he was on others. The back matter includes a timeline, a map highlighting six places that mattered to him. The are also four influential individuals and four "Did You Know?" questions to ponder. Surely, these tidbits will prompt youngsters to want to learn more about this important man.
February 5, 2019
Pocket Bios: Gandhi by Clementine V. Baron. PICTURE BOOK/NON-FICTION. Roaring Brook Press, 2017. $15. 9781250302540
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
In this small formate book, the reader follows the highlights of Gandhi’s life organized by topic or event. His story is divided up into the following topics: childhood, studying in London, two colonies, South Africa, exploring India, politics, the Amritsar Massacre, the Salt March, Quit India, and the final struggle. The illustrations are cartoonish, with figures with large heads.
I really enjoy reading these books with my kids. They are long enough to have specific details, but fast enough to easily read in one sitting. From this book, we all latched on to the idea of satyagraha, or peaceful fighting, and talked at length about what that might look like.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
In this small formate book, the reader follows the highlights of Gandhi’s life organized by topic or event. His story is divided up into the following topics: childhood, studying in London, two colonies, South Africa, exploring India, politics, the Amritsar Massacre, the Salt March, Quit India, and the final struggle. The illustrations are cartoonish, with figures with large heads.
I really enjoy reading these books with my kids. They are long enough to have specific details, but fast enough to easily read in one sitting. From this book, we all latched on to the idea of satyagraha, or peaceful fighting, and talked at length about what that might look like.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews