The Story of Gandhi: A Biography Book for New Readers

by Susan B. Katz

Overview

Discover the life of Gandhi—a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about building bridges to peace

Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others.

Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and most outspoken leaders in the entire world. How will his strength and dedication inspire you to do great things?

The Story of Gandhi includes:

• Word definitions—Find a helpful glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.
• Test your knowledge—Take a fun quiz to make sure you know the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Gandhi’s life.
• Lasting change—Dive deeper into the ways Gandhi changed the world for future generations, including you.

Gandhi started out as a dreamer, just like you! Learn more about his life with The Story of Gandhi.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647399450
Publisher:	Callisto Media
Publication date:	12/22/2020
Series:	The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
Pages:	68
Sales rank:	212,033
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Susan B. Katz, NBCT, is an award-winning, bestselling, Spanish bilingual author and illustrator, with more than a dozen published titles. You can find out more about Susan’s books and virtual visits on her website, SusanKatzBooks.com, or on Instagram @susanbkatzauthor.

Editorial Reviews

The Story of Gandhi is part of a very good series of biography books for young readers. Getting children to learn about men and women who made significant contributions to society will benefit them by inspiring them even in small ways to do what the others did. Gandhi was one of the most significant leaders in history. He spoke about peace, respect for all people, and giving everyone equal rights. This book tells how he came to do all these things that children should emulate.” —Israel Drazin, author

“This is such a great book for us to read with our kids. The story is written in a way that is easy for kids to follow and has lots of talking points to engage with the kids and get a conversation going. Gandhi’s story is so important and inspiring, and it has been fun to read this with our kids. It is good to read together or as a family to stop and take time to discuss the book and really get the most out of this inspiring story. We are really happy with it and definitely recommend it.” —Cass Young

“This is a must-read and is beneficial for adults and children. Gandhi made the world a better place, and we should all strive to be like him. This book is packed with simple and beneficial information, and the pictures are great.” —Jeremiah L. Olson

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