In 2012, Taliban attackers opened fire on teenage activist Malala Yousafzai. If given the chance, Malala says, “I would have explained to them why they should let us girls go to school.” Map. Glossary. Time line of important events in Pakistan and Swat. Note on the Malala Fund. Full-color photograph inserts.
Title alpha I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 352
Topics The Middle East. Pakistan. Education. Girls and women. Global War on Terrorism. Literacy. Islam. Media. Activism. Nobel Peace Prize. Schools.
SRC Level 8.500000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 1000L
Trim Size 6 1/2" x 9 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2013-10-07
JLG Release Date Dec 2013
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
14 books per Year
$332.64 per Year
Interests
Diversity, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, History
Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Disturbing Imagery,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape,Violence: Torture,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Strong Language,Social Issue: Political Viewpoint/Satire,Violence: General,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion