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Tank Man

How a Photograph Defined China's Protest Movement

by Michael Burgan
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No one knew his name. But soon millions would know about his bravery. For almost two months in spring 1989, Beijing's Tiananmen Square had been the site of growing protests against China's hardline communist government. In early June, China's leaders had had enough. In a matter of days soldiers cleared the square. They used sticks and cattle prods. They shot rubber bullets, then real ones. They used bayonets. Student protesters fought back with firebombs and rocks, but they were no match for the soldiers. Gunfire still rang out in parts of Beijing, but China's leaders felt in control. As tanks rumbled through the streets near Tiananmen Square, a man in a white shirt came suddenly into view. He held up his right hand, like a police officer trying to halt traffic. The first huge tank in a row of four stopped just a few feet in front of the man. The tanks behind it stopped as well. Photographer Jeff Widener took a picture of the brave protester halting the huge armored fighting vehicles. The image was soon sent around the world, becoming one of the most famous photographs ever.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Captured World History

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780756549664

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780756549664
      • File size: 18147 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.7
    • Lexile® Measure: 980
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5-7

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      Starred review from April 1, 2014

      Gr 6 Up-This outstanding follow-up to Capstone's "Captured History" series continues the same format, focusing on a single, emblematic photograph that defines an era or event. Authors combine the stories of the photographs with the events they portray, including details about the photographer and the circumstances in which the image was taken. The photo and the event are placed into historical context, with analysis of both its immediate and continuing impact. The books contain plenty of background information and are exceptionally attractive, with numerous large photos that form a visual record of the subject and sidebars that offer details about related topics. This set will show students how a single image can "capture" history and influence the perceptions and actions of those who see it. The books will certainly draw a large readership and are must-buys for all middle-level and secondary collections.

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2014
      Grades 5-8 In June 1989, Chinese students, teachers, and workers gathered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government responded by sending troops and tanks to quell the protest. One indelible image sums up that moment in time. The photo, taken by AP journalist Jeff Widener, shows a broad, empty street where a man stands in the way of a line of tanks. In this book from the new Captured World History series, Burgan offers a concise, clearly written account of events before, during, and after the June demonstrations as well as a riveting story of how Widener came to take the photo. Similar in design to books in the publisher's Captured History series, this handsome volume features spacious page design and many captioned photos. An interesting perspective on a single photo and its historical context.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2014
      Analyzing visual images and setting them in a larger historical and cultural context is an important skill. In this volume Burgan uses the iconic photograph of a Tiananmen Square protester facing down a tank to discuss the 1989 student protest in China and the Communist government's violent retaliation. A spacious page design, which includes plenty of photos, enhances the presentation. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.7
  • Lexile® Measure:980
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-7

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