Manjhi Moves a Mountain

by Nancy Churnin

Other authorsDanny Popovici (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2017

Library's review

Dashrath Manjhi used a chisel and hammer to cut a road through a mountain in India (from 1960 to 1982), so his village could have easier access to water, medical care, jobs, and schools. Based on a true story. Includes Author’s Note, Move Your Own Mountain. (LEM)

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Production-Distribution-Consumption, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, Geography-Peoples-Places, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Lexile

L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Creston Books (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages

Description

"Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit, determination, and twenty years to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. Manjhi Moves a Mountain shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough."--Provided by publisher.

Awards

Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2018)
South Asia Book Award (Winner — Young Readers — 2018)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2018)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2018)
Picture This Recommendation List (Nonfiction — 2019)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 11.1 inches

ISBN

1939547342 / 9781939547347

DDC/MDS

625.7092

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