Saladin
Publication Information
Author:  Stanley, Diane	Illustrator:  Stanley, Diane
Title:  Saladin	Date:  2002
Publisher:  Harper Collins	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-17135-4	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This beautifully illustrated biography of the revered Islamic hero, Saladin, provides a balanced view of the Crusades. The book includes a map, historical context, a postscript of history post-Saladin, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Teaching Ideas:
Since the book does not include a timeline, students may want to create one to keep track of events. The book raises questions for discussion and writing: What makes a good leader? Why did Saladin become a hero who is revered today? Is it true that the victor writes the history of an event? The conflict between Saladin and Richard, the Lion Hearted, makes an excellent comparison/contrast activity using a Zenn diagram or a matrix. Be sure to use the Internet for more informations about the Crusades and about Saladin.
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Ethnic Groups > Middle Eastern Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > leadership Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > values > humanity History > time period > Middle Ages History > topic > war Religion/Philosophy > Islam Geography > locations > continents/regions > Middle East > Jerusalem History > time period > Middle Ages > Crusades Heroes and Heroines > well-known heroes > Saladin

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