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DK Biography sets a new standard in children's paperback books, relying on bold photographs, energetic storytelling, and detailed sidebars and definition boxes to build an educational and entertaining series. These books are perfect for either the classroom or the living room. Each title features a celebrated leader who has impacted our world in a big way, from important politicians to inspiring civil rights leaders, great entertainers to groundbreaking artists. These men and women come from a diverse range of nationalities and generations, but all have played a crucial role in shaping our society. DK Biographies gain momentum from detail, delving into the small things — childhood hobbies, little-known fears, hidden strengths — that make a person great. Most importantly, they encourage young readers to be curious about the world and those who have influenced it. Mohandas Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Although many thought that violence was the only way to fight this injustice, Gandhi successfully used his teachings of nonviolence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom — and create a philosophy of peace and equality that endures to this day. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Lexile Measure: 1080L (What's this?)
Series: DK Biography
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: DK Children (July 31, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756621119
ISBN-13: 978-0756621117
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #128,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #60 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Social Activists #61 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Political #278 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Historical
Age Range: 10 - 17 years
Grade Level: 5 - 12
I purchased the Gandhi DK biography and was really surpised. DK is well known for their complex layouts with numerous pictures, drawings, and outtakes. They've done an excellent job with this biography providing frames that discuss historical and religious aspects, such as Hinduism, that are critical to Gandhi's life, but would deviate from the story being told if they were integrated into it.The writing is easy for a late elementary reader, but very informative with numerous details of Gandhi's life that I didn't expect in such a short volume. I, however, still prefer to read it with my children as there are many historical and geographical references that can be expanded upon.I feared that the paperback book would fall apart easily, especially with the thick, glossy pages, but it has been remarkably strong.
My 13 year old son had to read a biography of a non American who influenced the world. He loved this book. It was an easy read and he learned so much about Gandhi. He told me things I never knew which has made me want to read this book, too.
My youngest daughter has some strange interests occasionally! I was kind of surprised when she wanted to know more about Gandhi, but very glad to find this book. It offers a lot of information in an interesting manner. I am glad to see a teenager take an interest in someone as passively powerful as Gandhi. Many valuable life lessons can be learned from his life!
Having lived in India in the 60's I read this on the eve of a recent trip back. It was a time warp from Partition to the present. What an interesting man Gandhi was. I read this on my Kindle, then purchased the hard copy to have in our library.
I chose this rating because the book was extremely informative. I had low expectations I thought it was going to give me basic information about him. It comes with information and pictures of Gandhi's life. It's simply beautiful. I believe this book would be great for older children.
Gandhi is an amazing novel. It goes into depth about the Great Soul's life. Some details of Gandhi's life I could relate to such as his hating of Geometry. As the book went on I learned what motivated him and his policy of ahimsa. I even found out that Gandhi was arrested for picking up a piece of salt at the beach by the British Gov't. Gandhi's policies of Satyagraha influenced Martin Luther King Jr. and even Nelson Mandela. He spent over 2000 days in jail and he was killed by a man who didn't want Hindus to cooperate with the Muslims . Gandhi is a good book to read because it's short and very descriptive. Lastly it tells the story of an amazing man who has touched millions of lives and who's legacy lives on today. I think everyone should read this to honor the life of a great man. i need to readThe Story of My Experiments With Truth by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi is the Indian Moses/ George Washington..
Not especially written for younger children. My 11-year-old grandson can't understand half of it because he's autistic. In the book's defense, however, he claims to have loved it.
Why does this say the author is Primo Levi....? I bought it with the hope that it might be true...that maybe there were passages by Levi.
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