Malala Yousafzai: Defender of Education for Girls
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,49 MB
Release : 2019
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ISBN : 9781663634658
Malala Yousafzai
Author : Elisa Peters
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,84 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1508177481
Book Description
The remarkable Malala Yousafzai is one of the most widely admired young women living. This biography traces her story from her youth in Pakistan's Swat Valley through her current work advocating for the rights and education of young women with the Malala Fund. Readers will learn about her struggle to get an education while living under the control of the Taliban and admire her courage in speaking out even after an assassination attempt. While there are many worthy role models, Yousafzai's age and the fact that her heroism is both recent and ongoing make her especially relatable for young readers.
Malala: Activist for Girls' Education
Author : Raphaële Frier
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 35,8 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1632895919
Book Description
"A realistic and inspiring look at Malala Yousafzai's childhood in Taliban-controlled Pakistan and her struggle to ensure education for girls" — Kirkus Reviews Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to ensure the education of all children around the world. Malala’s courage and conviction will inspire young readers in this beautifully illustrated biography. Batchelder Award Honor Book "Surpasses [similar books] in contextual scope" — School Library Journal "A solid introduction to the Nobel Peace Prize winner"— Publisher's Weekly
Kids Speak Out About Education
Author : Christine Schwab
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 36,51 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1731640900
Book Description
Book Features: • Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 660L • 24 pages, 7 1⁄2 inches x 10 inches • Features vibrant, full-color photographs • Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included • Reading/teaching tips included Speaking Up: In Kids Speak Out About Education your child will read about 4 youth activists, including Malala Yousafzai. They'll see how these advocates spoke up about issues that prevent children around the world from getting a good education. Getting Involved: Along with sharing stories of young education activists and helping 1st- through 4th-graders understand the issues that prevent them from going to school, this 24-page book includes a list of 10 practical ways kids can take action. Social Studies Reader: Supporting the C3 Framework State Standards, this book features intriguing social issues stories and builds reading comprehension with a vocabulary list, reading tips, teaching tips, review questions, and an extension activity. Empowering Kids: Part of the Kids Speak Out series, this inspiring book features youth who speak up for equal access to schooling. Each title in the series shares real stories of kids who are changing the world and lists 10 ways to join the cause. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Malala Yousafzai
Author : Nathan Sacks
Publisher : Momentum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Girls
ISBN : 9781634074742
Book Description
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the extraordinary story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman from Pakistan who stood up to the Taliban and risked her life to advocate for education for girls. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.
Malala Yousafzai
Author : Rachel Rose
Publisher : Bearcub BIOS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,61 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781642809787
Book Description
"Malala Yousafzai knew that girls deserve the same rights to education as boys. Period. She spoke out, survived an attack by the Taliban, and continues to fight for equal rights for all girls. Follow along on her inspiring journey"--
Peace and Me
Author : Ali Winter
Publisher : Lantana Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 13,18 MB
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1913747034
Book Description
What does peace mean to you? This collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala Yousafzai. A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.
Malala
Author : Kayleen Reusser
Publisher : Purple Toad Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Women social reformers
ISBN : 9781624691836
Book Description
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, a young woman from Pakistan, was denied the privilege of attending school, shot by terrorists, and forced to leave her country. Her near assassination convinced Malala that God had kept her alive for a reason. She would continue to fight for children's rights to education. With 66 million children worldwide not attending school, Malala travels the world, inspiring politicians and other people to help them. "We should not lose hope," she said. "One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world."
Malala's Magic Pencil
Author : Malala Yousafzai
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 45,16 MB
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 031631983X
Book Description
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true. This beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala's story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." -- School Library Journal
Inventors Who Changed the World
Author : Heidi Poelman
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 38,43 MB
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641707585
Book Description
From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
