Modern Chinese History: Mao Zedong aka Mao Tse-Tung

Born in Southern China in 1893, this farmer's son would rule the world's most populous country. The young Mao Zedong grew up in a world desperate to break with the ancient rules of the Qing dynasty. Mao challenged convention early in life, and was expelled from school. He joined China's new Communist Party, and led China's historic revolution. Hailed by many as a truly liberating hero, others demonized him as a brutal monster. This biography outlines the revolutionary life of the first leader of the People's Republic of China and sets his march to power in the context of world history. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.

- Opening quote by or about the featured villain/villainess - Historical map, annotated with key locations from person's life - A Wicked Web featuring allies and enemies - Historical photos and etchings - Boxes with additional information - Photo documentaries: six to eight pages of photos and captions telling the person's life - Timeline, glossary, additional sources - Engaging narrative nonfiction written at a very accessible reading level