World History Biographies: Mao Zedong: The Rebel Who Led a Revolution

by Flora Geyer

Book Overview

Born in Southern China in 1893, this farmer's son would rule the world's most populous country. The young Mao Zedong grew up in a world desperate to break with the ancient rules of the Qing dynasty. Mao challenged convention early in life, and was expelled from school. He joined China's new Communist Party, and led China's historic revolution. Hailed by many as a truly liberating hero, others demonized him as a brutal monster. This biography outlines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142630062X
• ISBN13: 9781426300622
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.2" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7