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Gandhi / by Diane Bailey ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager.
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,' by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds"--Publisher marketing.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465474636
- ISBN: 1465474633
- ISBN: 9781465478429
- ISBN: 1465478426
- Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 20 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A big heart -- Life in London -- Into the spotlight -- A simple life -- Voice of the people -- Farmer and weaver -- A new plan -- The salt march -- Under the mango tree -- Vision for India -- A lasting impact. |
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| Genre: | Nonfiction. Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harney County Library | 921 GANDH (Text) | 37766000030042 | ESD Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,' by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds"--Publisher marketing.
