Malala Yousafzai: Defender of Education for Girls

From the Series Remarkable Lives Revealed
  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Courageous Malala Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt for advocating for the education of girls in her home country of Pakistan. This book describes her incredible story, including her advocacy work on behalf of women and girls on an international scale following her attack, and how she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - all while she was still in her teens. Young readers will discover how important her parents' support has been to the young activist and gain an understanding of the culture in which Yousafzai was raised. The world can always use more positive female role models, and Yousafzai's youth and forthrightness make it easy for young readers to relate to her. Teacher's guide available.

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978-0-7787-2702-6
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978-1-4271-1812-7
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 7 - 10
Dewey 371
Lexile 760L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level Q
Subjects Biographies, History
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2017
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF007110, JNF007120, JNF007070
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Kelly Spence

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