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Gandhi / by Diane Bailey ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK life storiesPublisher: New York : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Edition: First American editionDescription: 128 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781465474636
  • 1465474633
  • 9781465478429
  • 1465478426
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A big heart -- Life in London -- Into the spotlight -- A simple life -- Voice of the people -- Farmer and weaver -- A new plan -- The salt march -- Under the mango tree -- Vision for India -- A lasting impact.
Summary: "Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul, ' by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds."--Publisher marketing.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Gandhi, M. B154 Available 33111009372695
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Gandhi, M. B154 Available 33111009689452
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to win his country's freedom.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or "great soul," by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today.

DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Includes index.

A big heart -- Life in London -- Into the spotlight -- A simple life -- Voice of the people -- Farmer and weaver -- A new plan -- The salt march -- Under the mango tree -- Vision for India -- A lasting impact.

"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul, ' by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds."--Publisher marketing.

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