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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 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.
Lexile Measure: 1150L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition (March 2, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0525477349
ISBN-13: 978-0525477341
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #219,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Cultural Studies > Sociology #73 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Social Activists #85 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Political
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
This book gives me chills to read. It makes peace so simplified and pure. I would recommend it for both adults and children. THe 1-page biographies of people who have helped change our world or inspired us toward peace are captivating. There is a beautiful illustration on the page opposite their biography that accompanies a quote about peace from that famous person. The illustrations are awe-inspiring. Everything about this book is truly beatiful. It makes peace seem so simple, yet, at the same time, it brings me to ask why is peace so hard to achieve in this world? The bottom line is that we must look toward ourselves for peace before we can look toward others. It begins with us as individuals. I love this book. It's beautiful in so many ways.
Zalben guides us through the lives of 16 people who have dramatically pursued their individual paths to peace over the span of the past 200 years. Each figure's life is smartly analyzed and consolidated into a one-page presentation that provides a compressed and worthy view of their importance towards creating peace in the world.Three elements will draw in a young reader on every double-page spread: the synopsis of the famous person's life, a quote, and Zalben's artwork, which is reflective of the person's unique impact on the world. The book enables teachers to introduce a collection of peacemakers and present a wide range of themes while laying the foundation for the continued study of a particular individual or cause.Opening with Emerson, and including Gandhi, Bunche, Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, Sadat, Maathai and others, there is no Jewish content specifically. The three Jewish individuals include Einstein, Elie Wiesel, and Anne Frank. The care exercised in choosing not only well known names, adds depth to the project. A glossary, art notes, a bibliography, and further readings and resources are included. For ages 9 - 12. Reviewed by Christine Maasdam
This book is not just for children. The artistry and layout is exquisite and suit the key quotation and story of each peacemaker. I work in a high school and use it as a resource and 'coffee table book' for students to pick up and browse through. 'Paths to Peace' is a teaching tool and a sign of hope for out world today!
My classroom has found this book to be a insuration to make changes in their lives.
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