Who Was Fidel Castro?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Who Was Fidel Castro?

Written by Sarah Fabiny and Who HQ · Illustrated by Ted Hammond

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Explore the legacy of a leader who reshaped Cuba and challenged global politics.

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112 pages· 810L
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Discover the life of Fidel Castro, the revolutionary who overthrew Batista in 1959 and led Cuba through decades of global influence. As a controversial figure, Castro's rule outlasted ten US presidents, transforming Cuba into a one-party state. Was he a visionary leader or a dictator? Uncover the complexities of a man who defined multiple eras in world politics, leaving a legacy that continues to provoke debate and reflection. Dive into the story of a nation just ninety miles from Florida that captured the world's attention.

From the publisher

When Fidel Castro died on November 25, 2016, many people around the world responded with mixed emotions. Learn all about the man who shaped Cuba for more than half a decade. After overthrowing Fulgencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and turned the small nation into a one-party state with influence over the entire world. Called a leader by some and a dictator by others, Castro defined not one but several eras in world politics.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
August 22, 2017
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780451533333
LCCN
2017026704

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