The Story of Gandhi: A Biography Book for New Readers
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Discover the life of Gandhi―a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about building bridges to peace
Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others.
Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and most outspoken leaders in the entire world. How will his strength and dedication inspire you to do great things?
The Story of Gandhi includes:
- Word definitions―Find a helpful glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.
- Test your knowledge―Take a fun quiz to make sure you know the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Gandhi’s life.
- Lasting change―Dive deeper into the ways Gandhi changed the world for future generations, including you.
Gandhi started out as a dreamer, just like you! Learn more about his life with The Story of Gandhi.
From the Publisher
Discover little-known facts about the life of Gandhi:
Gandhi was born shy but loved to learn
He and his two brothers went to a school where the classes were taught in English. Because he was shy, Gandhi focused on reading and studying. His hard work earned him several scholarships, or money to spend on learning more.
He became a lawyer to help others
Gandhi went to South Africa to help make life better for Indians, who were being treated unfairly. He turned his shyness into a calm confidence and gave speeches about equal rights. Gandhi found his purpose in bringing together groups of people who did not agree.
Gandhi created change through peace
Gandhi worked throughout his life for all people to be treated equally, with the same rights and respect. Gandhi never used violence to get across his message of peace. He found other ways to prove his point, get the attention of millions of people, and create change.
Even today, Gandhi’s legacy lives on
Millions of people in India and around the world admire Gandhi and consider him to be one of the most important leaders in history. He helped change many unfair laws and free India from British rule.
