Shaka
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1988 · Est. 31 min read-aloud

Shaka

Written by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema

Explore the life of a legendary Zulu chief and military genius.

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40 pages· 3,973 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud· 800L
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Bookroo's summary

Delve into the extraordinary life of a nineteenth-century Zulu chief, a military genius whose strategies and leadership reshaped his people's destiny. What drove his rise to power, and how did he change the course of history? Discover the man behind the legend and the legacy he left behind.

From the publisher

A biography of the nineteenth-century military genius and Zulu chief.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1988)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
3,973
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
8438
Publication
Published
September 1, 1988
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
William Morrow Co
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688073428

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