Gandhi for Kids, 62 - (For Kids) by Ellen Mahoney (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Connecting Gandhi's ideas and his life's work to contemporary issues this useful resource for parents and teachers makes Gandhi relevant for kids today. Packed with historic images, the book includes informative sidebars, a time line, a glossary, and a resource section, along with 21 activities that illuminate Gandhi's life, environment, and ideas. Kids can make a traditional Indian lamp called a diya, create a henna hand design, practice anti-consumerism or vegetarianism for a day, and much more"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>With his wire-rimmed glasses, homespun cloths, and walking stick, Mohandas Gandhi is an international symbol of nonviolence, freedom, simplicity, and peace. Tracing Gandhi's evolution from a shy boy in India to a courageous, world-traveling spiritual and political leader who worked tirelessly to help India achieve independence from England, <i>Gandhi for Kids </i>will inspire young readers to make connections between his ideas and contemporary issues such as bullying and conflict resolution, healthful eating from local sources, civil rights and diversity, the "reduce, reuse, recycle" movement, and more. Kids learn about Gandhi's important impact on the lives and work of Martin Luther King Jr., Aung San Suu Kyi, Malala Yousafzai, and other modern heroes, yet come to understand that he was also a complex man who struggled with personal conflicts, disappointments, and idiosyncracies. Packed with historic images, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, resource section, and 21 creative activities that illuminate Gandhi's life, ideas, and environment, <i>Gandhi for Kids</i> is an indispensable resource for a new generation of change makers. Kids can: make a traditional Indian lamp called a diya; practice anti-consumerism or vegetarianism for a day; create a henna hand design; learn some basic yoga poses; and much more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"It is amazing how the life story of Gandhi can be retold over and over and each time more refreshingly! Gandhi for Kids makes the story interesting with imaginative activities." --Arun Gandhi, Founder- President, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute, USA. <br><br><br>"This title is extremely useful for in-depth studies of Gandhi and his ideas that easily translate to modern day social issues. Parents, teachers, and librarians should employ this book to develop young people's appreciation of the valuable contributions of Mohandas Gandhi."<b> --</b><i>Catholic Library World</i> <br><br><br>"perfect for young students looking for well-researched material.[...] A great addition to school and public libraries." --Booklist Online<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Ellen Mahoney</b> is the author of <i>Nellie Bly and Investigative Journalism for Kids</i> and coauthor, with the late astronaut Edgar Mitchell, of <i>Earthrise: My Adventures As an Apollo 14 Astronaut</i>. <br>
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