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Mahatma Gandhi (Famous People, Famous Lives)
Author: Emma Fischel, Richard Morgan
Synopsis: The life of one of India's
greatest historical figures is told in a dramatic narrative and vividly
drawn illustrations, from his earliest beginnings as a lawyer in the
then British colony of South Africa at the end on the nineteenth century
- where he first became involved in civil disobedience against the
ruling power - to his peaceful protests that led eventually to India's
independence. The reader learns, through his life, the recent history of
India, first as a British colony, then as a free nation. By the story of
his death, they can also begin to understand the deep religious
divisions on the subcontinent that still give rise to conflict.
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Martin Luther-King (Tell Me About...)
Authors: John Malam
Synopsis: A guide to the life of the
historical figure. Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2. From the 'Tell Me
About...' series.
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Martin Luther-King (Famous Lives)
Authors: Anne Claybourne
Synopsis: This book looks at the
amazing life of Martin Luther King, whose message of peace changed
American history. Born in 1929, King was a Baptist preacher who went on
to fight racism and segregation in an unfair American society. Readers
will follow the struggles and triumphs that eventually led to the 1964
Civil Rights Act and more equality for all citizens. The book provides a
fascinating look at what life was like in America at this time.
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Martin Luther King (Life Of)
Author: Emma Lynch
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Nelson Mandela (QED Great Lives)
Authors: Ann Kramer
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Gandhi (QED Great Lives)
Author: Philip Wilkinson
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Marie Antoinette
Authors: Katie Daynes
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Gandhi (Father of Modern India)
Author: Pratima Mitchell, Mrinal Mitra
Synopsis: This is a wonderful new
series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies with dramatic,
evocative illustrations on every page. Each book tells the story of a
remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived
on far beyond their own time. Lively, narrative text by skilled
storytellers, this colourful, picture book style artwork will stimulate
the imagination and linger in the memory. It includes international
range of characters. Each has a timeline and index for easy reference.
The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2. Young
children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the
giants of our past than through these delightful books? The titles in
the series have been chosen to cover a wide range of characters and to
have both national and international appeal.
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Alexander the Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World
Authors: Andrew Langley, Alan Marks
Synopsis: A wonderful new series of
well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies, for children aged 6-9
years, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors and
scientists from the past. Each biography tells an exciting story about a
real person, that can be read either alone or by a parent or teacher.
The colourful artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the
memory. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2,
History, English, science and other subjects. Young children love a good
story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than
through these delightful books?
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Last updated: 13th April 2006
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