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I am Gandhi (Ordinary People Change the World) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 3, 2017
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As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Gandhi's commitment to peace is celebrated in this biography
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
- Reading age5 - 9 years
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 4
- Lexile measure560L
- Dimensions7.88 x 0.38 x 7.81 inches
- PublisherRocky Pond Books
- Publication dateOctober 3, 2017
- ISBN-109780735228702
- ISBN-13978-0735228702
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About the Author
Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own Cow Boy and Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books The Yawns Are Coming! and The Giggles Are Coming! and the graphic novels Cosmic Commandos and Monster Mayhem. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).
Product details
- ASIN : 0735228701
- Publisher : Rocky Pond Books; Illustrated edition (October 3, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780735228702
- ISBN-13 : 978-0735228702
- Reading age : 5 - 9 years
- Lexile measure : 560L
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 4
- Item Weight : 9.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 7.88 x 0.38 x 7.81 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #173,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and nine other bestselling thrillers including The Tenth Justice, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, and The President’s Shadow. His most recent book, The Escape Artist, debuted at #1 on the bestseller list. His non-fiction book, The First Conspiracy, is about a real life secret plot to kill George Washington and is out now. And his upcoming book is The Lincoln Conspiracy, about a FIRST secret plot to kill Abraham Lincoln.
In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction (History Decoded), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award.
He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History on H2 and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel. The Hollywood Reporter recently put him on their list of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors.
Brad is also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Using his TV show, Brad Meltzer's Lost History, he told the story of the missing flag and asked Americans for their help in returning it. Four days later, a former Marine walked into a fire station in Everett, Washington, said he saw Meltzer's TV show, and now wanted to return the flag. Meltzer recently unveiled the flag at the 9/11 Museum in New York, where it is now on display. See the video here.
For sure, it’s tough to find anyone being so successful in so many different mediums of the popular culture. But why does Brad thrive in all these different professions? His belief that ordinary people change the world. It is that core belief that runs through every one of his projects.
His newest thriller, The Escape Artist, introduces Nola and Zig, brand new characters in a setting that will blow your mind (you won't believe where the government let Brad go). For now, we'll say this: Nola is dead. Everyone says she's dead. But Jim "Zig" Zigarowski just found out the truth: Nola is alive. And on the run. Together, Nola and Zig will reveal a centuries old secret that traces back the greatest escape artist of all: Harry Houdini. The Escape Artist arrives in March 2018.
His illustrated children’s books I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln were written for his own children, to give them better heroes to look up to. Try them. You won’t believe how inspired you and your family will be. The next in the series will be I am Leonardo da Vinci (April). A TV show based on the series just debuted on PBS: Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
His other non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter, are collections of heroes – from Jim Henson to Sally Ride — that he’s been working on since the day his kids were born and is on sale now, as well as History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.
He’s also one of the co-creators of the TV show, Jack & Bobby.
Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Dead Even followed a year later and also hit the New York Times bestseller list, as have all eight of his novels. The First Counsel came next, which was about a White House lawyer dating the President’s daughter, then The Millionaires, which was about two brothers who steal money and go on the run. The Zero Game is about two Congressional staffers who are – literally – gambling on Congress. The Book of Fate, is about a young presidential aide, a crazed assassin, and the 200 year-old code created by Thomas Jefferson that ties them together. For authenticity, The Book of Fate, was researched with the help of former Presidents Clinton and Bush. The Book of Lies, is about the missing murder weapon that Cain used to kill Abel, as well as the unsolved murder of Superman creator Jerry Siegel’s father. Brad is one of the only people to interview Jerry Siegel’s family about the murder and, with his charitable site www.OrdinaryPeopleChangeTheWorld.com, has been the driving force behind the movement to repair the house where Superman was created.
His book The Inner Circle (and its sequels, The Fifth Assassin and The President’s Shadow) is based the idea that George Washington’s personal spy ring still exists today. A young archivist in the National Archives finds out the spy ring is still around. He doesn’t know who they work for — but the greatest secret of the Presidency is about to be revealed. While researching the book, former President George HW Bush also gave Brad, for the very first time, the secret letter he left for Bill Clinton in the Oval Office desk. Oh, and yes, Brad was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to brainstorm different ways that terrorists might attack the US.
His books have spent over a year on the bestseller lists, and have been translated into over 25 languages, from Hebrew to Bulgarian. In The Tenth Justice, the opening lines are: “Ben Addison was sweating. Like a pig.” In the Hebrew translation, it became: “Ben Addison was sweating. Like a horse.” We’re not sure if it’s a kosher thing or what!
Brad has played himself as an extra in Woody Allen’s Celebrity, co-wrote the swearing in oath for AmeriCorps, the national service program, and earned credit from Columbia Law School for writing his first book, which became The Tenth Justice. Before all of that, he got 24 rejection letters for his true first novel, which still sits on his shelf, published by Kinko’s.
Brad currently lives in Florida with his wife, who’s also an attorney.
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Customers find the books engaging and educational for young children. They appreciate the kid-friendly format and cute illustrations that make them want to read. The books provide a good basic understanding of important roles and teach about real people who helped shape culture. Readers praise the concise and complete content that is enlightening through an entertaining prism.
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Customers find the book easy to read and suitable for children ages 6-7. They appreciate the kid-friendly format, which makes reading fun and informative. Readers also mention that the books provide good role models for young kids and are their grandchildren's favorite bedtime reads.
"...And the way Brad writes the books makes them great for the children and the adults. Another hit, Brad!" Read more
"...Well done! He can read them himself, but mostly a grown up reads the main text and he reads the “bubbles”." Read more
"...Hits the highlights without boring young children. Both boys love to read them...." Read more
"...My students enjoy them every year. Kid friendly and inspirational." Read more
Customers find the book provides a good understanding of history and its important role. They find it concise, well-written, and entertaining. The book provides life lessons about not giving up and the power of hard work.
"Another stellar book by Brad Meltzer. This is my favorite way to learn history, and to share the stories with my grandchildren, who love them, too...." Read more
"...Educational and fun for my 7 yo and 4 yo. Cute art, well written, provides what I feel is a good basic understanding of the important role these..." Read more
"Great book with a lot of interesting facts. My students enjoy them every year. Kid friendly and inspirational." Read more
"Amazing book. Its well written. And sends the message that being small in structure, strength you can rise above and become a change for the society...." Read more
Customers find this book engaging and educational. It teaches about real people who helped shape culture in a way that's kid-friendly. Readers appreciate the informative content while staying true to the difficult topics covered.
"...This is my favorite way to learn history, and to share the stories with my grandchildren, who love them, too...." Read more
"...This one did not disappoint. These books tell the stories of amazing people in kid-friendly ways, but while staying true to the tough subjects they..." Read more
"...My students enjoy them every year. Kid friendly and inspirational." Read more
"This is such a great series. Another stellar entry to the world of educating and enlightening through an entertaining prism." Read more
Customers like the book's illustrations and size. They mention it provides good basic content for 6-7 year olds.
"...Educational and fun for my 7 yo and 4 yo. Cute art, well written, provides what I feel is a good basic understanding of the important role these..." Read more
"...He is obsessed with them. The entire series is cute and it really makes him want to read." Read more
"Great for 6-7 year olds in content, illustrations, and size. Mine likes to browse and read these series by herself." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017Another stellar book by Brad Meltzer. This is my favorite way to learn history, and to share the stories with my grandchildren, who love them, too. Brad's stories show us how one person who cares enough can make a difference in the world. Brad Meltzer is our family's favorite author. There is nothing as much fun as when the book arrives, and we all gather on the couch together to enjoy it. So not only do we learn history, but the children learn how wonderful reading it. And the way Brad writes the books makes them great for the children and the adults. Another hit, Brad!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022Our son (about to turn 8) LOVES the “I am” books. This one did not disappoint. These books tell the stories of amazing people in kid-friendly ways, but while staying true to the tough subjects they cover. Well done!
He can read them himself, but mostly a grown up reads the main text and he reads the “bubbles”.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017The whole series by Brad Metzler has been wonderful. Educational and fun for my 7 yo and 4 yo. Cute art, well written, provides what I feel is a good basic understanding of the important role these historical figures played. Hits the highlights without boring young children. Both boys love to read them. Nice change of pace from all of the star wars ans superhero books they usually read.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020Great book with a lot of interesting facts. My students enjoy them every year. Kid friendly and inspirational.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020I bought all the male themed I am books for my nephew. He is obsessed with them. The entire series is cute and it really makes him want to read.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017Amazing book. Its well written. And sends the message that being small in structure, strength you can rise above and become a change for the society. Its more for a 5+ age and my 3 year old son it was a little advanced.
Love the series.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019I bought this for my students so they could read about the lives of famous people from the time they were children. My third grade students love, love, love the I am series. To see third graders loving biographies as much as Dog-Man is most inspiring and has us on our way to wide reading for the year!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017My daughter who doesnt like to read, loves how this is set up like a comic series but she is learning. Shes made me buy several of them. She likes how they are fun to read and talk about when they were kids too.
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- Djilly L.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Shaking the world in a gentle way
Another very well-presented book in the series that is excellent for children of all ages and entertaining for adults as well. Our 11-year old daughter has a passion for famous historical characters (as part of her interest in history). She prefers to read about a wide range of famous people of all ages and through this gains knowledge about different histories era’s and societies. She has read a lot about the obvious female heroes like Florence Nightingale, Frida Kahlo, Madame Curie ect. However she really likes to know more about other people that she came across. So this range of books with its wide selection of topics is great, she has already the version abbot Leonardo DaVinci, Walt Disney, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Her younger brother likes these books as well.
Of course it is mostly about the adorable cartoon style nature of these little books and how the relative simplicity of the storylines perfectly captures the essence of the topic. Simply brilliant. The 40-page book is very colourful and comes with a durable hard cover. And invariably the books lead to little discussions and questions about the topics afterward, which is invaluable. Like in most modern cartoon movies, these books are full of moralising themes and the storylines mostly centre around these. In the Gandhi book it is about taking a stance against materialism, non-violence and non-cooperation to battle discrimination.
We’re clearly big fans of the series , our little precious collection is growing and we look forward to a few more of these soon.
Djilly L.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2021
Of course it is mostly about the adorable cartoon style nature of these little books and how the relative simplicity of the storylines perfectly captures the essence of the topic. Simply brilliant. The 40-page book is very colourful and comes with a durable hard cover. And invariably the books lead to little discussions and questions about the topics afterward, which is invaluable. Like in most modern cartoon movies, these books are full of moralising themes and the storylines mostly centre around these. In the Gandhi book it is about taking a stance against materialism, non-violence and non-cooperation to battle discrimination.
We’re clearly big fans of the series , our little precious collection is growing and we look forward to a few more of these soon.
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DocsauzaReviewed in Mexico on February 25, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
Excelente libro para niños. Les encanta que se los lea en las noches, cada vez aprenden más cosas de los grandes héroes de la historia mundial. Muy recomendable para pasar un buen rato con sus niños antes de dormir
- pragya vermaReviewed in India on August 19, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Wonderfully constructed book. Never have they tried to teach history in a way text books do. What they have taught is what Gandhi stood for. In a gentle way this book shook my child's understanding of words like non violence, non cooperation and non possession. I wish there were more Indian personalities in this series.
- CFBReviewed in Canada on October 27, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Students love this series
Students love this series, and this was a great addition to our collection! My grade 2's love them as a read a loud or for independent reading and the grade 5/6 class borrows them for a unit about biographies. Good for lots of ages
- NishaReviewed in India on October 12, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple
Very usefull book for 8 year child