Malala Yousafzai: Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Champion of Female Education

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

The courageous, determined Malala Yousafzai, who became an internationally recognized advocate for the education of women and girls, survived an assassination attempt and won the Nobel Peace Prize, all while she was still in her teens. Young readers will be engaged by Yousafzai’s incredible story. They’ll also learn how important her parents’ support has been to the young activist and will develop a better understanding of the culture in which Yousafzai was raised. The world can always use more positive female role models, and Yousafzai’s youth and forthrightness make her especially accessible to young readers. A real asset to any collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680482539
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Britannica Beginner Bios Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Strong Teen Activist 4

Chapter 2 Young Yousafzai 8

Chapter 3 Life under the Taliban 13

Chapter 4 "Who is Malala?" 17

Chapter 5 One Girl among Many 22

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32