Great Lives in Graphics: Gandhi
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Button Books
Published:10th Jun '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a shy small boy with average school grades who grew up to be one of the most influential people in the history of the world. A man without title or property who wore little more than a few pieces of cotton but who was respected by the powerful and loved by millions. But did you know that he was married at 13? Or that he was educated in Victorian London and jailed for a total of six years? Gandhi’s life was packed full of surprises and remained unpredictable to the very end.
Along the way, the British Empire, religion, vegetarianism and the making of a Hollywood blockbuster are among the many topics connected to Mahatma Gandhi, the ultimate influencer.
Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.
Bursting with over 250 facts on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, I found my introduction to Button Books extremely positive. Whilst this series has multiple titles it was all new to me and I was very impressed. This infographic biography is full of both well-known and little-known facts about the life of the ‘Father of the Modern Indian Nation’. The attractive hardback is well laid out and an exciting publication for the young reader.
This engaging hardback is full of interesting and useful information. Here is an enticing book which will enrich bookshelves in the classroom, library and home. There is a helpful time map of Gandhi’s world at the beginning of the book and the sections go on to cover his young life and family, his time in Victorian London, how he dealt with racism when he was in Africa and then his influence as a leader fighting for independence. Curious youngsters will enjoy finding out about colonialism, Hinduism and other related subjects within its pages.”
The latest release [in the Great Lives in Graphics series] is Gandhi, one of history’s greatest leaders who used a non-violent approach to empower people to claim independence. The book begins with a short introduction and timeline of his life. Details about his family, arranged marriage and his studies follows, which includes his move to London. Other features include those on vegetarianism, Hinduism and protesting.
* @raising_bookworms *The engaging graphics and illustrations that break up the text make these such enjoyable books to read. This is a great addition to a fantastic series recommended for children aged 8+.
* @family_book_club *Like the other in the series, this book gives a visual guide to Gandhi’s life including how he grew up and became one of the most influential people in the history of the world. We absolutely adore these biographies, they are written and brought to life in such a fun and engaging way for younger children. I highly recommend checking out the others in this series too!
* @faeriesandfantasy *A graphic retelling of Gandhi's achievements, passions and impact on the world. This colourful snapshot portrays his life as a shy small boy with average school grades who grew up to be one of the most influential people in the history of the world.
* @katys_book_sheISBN: 9781787081758
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32 pages