Description
Presents a collection of sixteen brief profiles of people who have helped make the world a better place, including Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez, and more.
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ISBN
0525477349 / 9780525477341
Status
Available
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Publication
Dutton Books for Young Readers (2006), Edition: First Edition, 48 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member ashoemak
I love the pages in this book! Biographies of 16 amazing people. Social Studies class, here I come!!! Again, I learned something new today.
LibraryThing member dscalia
This beautifully illustrated book tells of individuals throughout time who worked for peace. The biographies are well written. Some individuals are famous while others are not. The artwork adds beauty and the quotes for each individual are thought provoking. Excellent book!
LibraryThing member HandelmanLibraryTINR
With a stirring quote set within a stunning and incisive collage, Zalben sets the tone for each of the sixteen peacemakers she profiles in this book. Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez,Aung San Suu Kyi, and the most recent Nobel Prize winner, Dr.Wangari Maathai, are some of thepeople
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she chose to represent different eras and parts of the globe. Many started down their path to peace during childhood, and all challenge us to think about improving the lives of others. Also included in this beautiful volume are art notes, a glossary, a bibliography, further reading, and an index, making it an excellent resource for teachers and students. Show Less
Awards
Teacher Favorites Award (2007)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
48 p.; 8.88 inches