Saladin |
Publication Information
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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:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, nonfiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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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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