Julian Assange: WikiLeaks Founder
This title examines the remarkable life of Julian Assange. Readers will learn about Assange's family background, childhood, education, and controversial work as the creator and self-proclaimed journalist behind the "whistleblower" website WikiLeaks. Color and black & white photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
BISACS | JNF012030, JNF007110, JNF007090 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Biographies, History |
Copyright | 2012 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2011-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781617830013, 9781617878596 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 070.92 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Essential Lives Set 7 – School Library Journal
The authors of these biographies present information that is current, accurate, and relevant, while also providing an overview of their subjects’ early lives and cultural significance. The books are primarily positive in tone, delivering a balanced, informative description of each subject. These are accessible and engaging treatments. . . . Worthwhile additions for most collections.