Models of the Times
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Summary
Editor's review
From an editor's professional perspective, the book has three core values. First, in content selection, the editor carefully chose representative, story-rich, and educational exemplars covering science and technology, education, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, culture, and other fields, avoiding a one-dimensional image of the figures and presenting a multifaceted contemporary portrait. Second, in narrative style, the language is plain yet moving, emphasizing detail and emotional resonance, suited to young readers' cognitive characteristics and reading habits, and effectively conveying the essence of the exemplars' spirit. Third, in values orientation, the book does not simply list deeds or preach morals; by showing the figures' perseverance in ordinary posts, their choices at critical moments, and their resilience in the face of difficulties, it subtly guides readers to reflect on the relationship between personal value and social responsibility.
The book's positioning is clear: to set up approachable, admirable, and learnable role models for young people. Reading such books not only helps the younger generation understand the moving chapters of national development but also stimulates their inner drive toward goodness and progress, playing a positive supporting role in shaping correct values and outlook on life. Of course, as a compilation of biographical deeds, it may not match monographic biographies or reportage in literary quality and depth of thought, but its systematic and popular nature is precisely its strength as a young readers' book.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Young readers looking for the power of role models
- Parents hoping to introduce their children to positive contemporary figures
- School teachers or educators in need of supplementary moral education materials
- General readers interested in stories of social positivity
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking deep psychological analysis of figures or critical biographies
- Professionals expecting rigorous academic research materials
Reading tips
- Read by theme or by figure rather than all at once, so as to digest and reflect
- Understand the figures in light of the historical background and social environment of their time
- Readers are encouraged to discuss their impressions with family and friends after reading, or to try writing a short reading response
About the publisher
China Children's Press & Publication Group has classical literature for young readers as an important part of its publishing direction. Its editions of classics such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dream of the Red Chamber in the library are arranged in multiple volumes, with annotations and reading guides to help young readers progress step by step; primers such as Liweng's Rhyme Lessons serve poetry and language initiation. Its author resources include classical writers such as Luo Guanzhong, Cao Xueqin, Gao E, Wu Cheng'en and Li Yu, as well as contributors such as Hezhu Yunlan, Qingxue Manzhu and Lin Guanfu who take part in compilation, annotation or adaptation. Common categories cover classical literature, examinations and foreign literature, showing a balance between popularizing classics and supporting study. As public information is limited, this description focuses on the publishing features reflected in the library's books without further extrapolation.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 黄继光
- 受压迫的日子
- 做一个合格的小零件
- 用身体堵住了敌人的枪眼
- 邱少云
- 从小扛起生活的重担
- 班长的批评
- 战斗在朝鲜战场上
- 舍小己顾大局
- 罗盛教
- 好学生
- 朝鲜乡亲的贴心人
- 勇救朝鲜落水少年
- 王进喜
- 苦难的童年
- 第一代钻井工人
- “铁 人”
- “铁人”柔情
- 永远的大庆人
- 时传祥
- 平凡的掏粪工人
- “背粪热”狂潮
- 时传祥精神代代相传
- 张秉贵
- 受尽欺侮的学徒
- 加入“新中国第一店”
- “一口清”的绝活儿
- “一抓准”大受称赞
- “一团火”
- 雷 锋
- 可怜的孤儿
- 好学生，好队员
- 虚心学习
- 参军服务群众
- 好事做了一火车
- 永远活在人们心中
- 欧阳海
- 小乞丐
- 光荣入伍
- 学习中成长
- 舍身救列车
- 焦裕禄
- 艰难的生存
- 在革命中成长
- 赴兰考任职
- 百姓的贴心人
- 与疾病斗争
- 孔繁森
- 主动请缨去西藏
- 再次进藏
- 在阿里的日日夜夜
- 张海迪
- 厄运降临
- 艰辛的求学之路
- 当代保尔
- 要把光留给人间
- 李向群
- 学习雷锋好榜样
- 好男儿志在四方
- 向困难挑战
- 铁的意志
- 牺牲在抗洪第一线
- 郭明义
- 雷锋接班人
- 平凡岗位出成绩
- 无情和有情
- 三台电视机
- 当代雷锋
- 杨利伟
- 从军梦，蓝天梦
- 飞向太空
- 荣耀属于祖国
- 编辑说明
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About the author
Li Yan, a native of Shandong, graduated from the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and has been engaged in book writing and publishing for more than ten years, mainly in popular science, personal finance, and foreign-language translation. Her works span a wide range of subjects. For younger readers she has produced history titles such as the youth edition of Comics on the Twenty-Four Histories and the "Chinese History Painted for Children" series, which present major events and outstanding figures through words and pictures. She has also written popular science books including Physics Is So Much Fun and Chemistry Is So Much Fun, as well as practical guides such as A Guide to Disaster Prevention, Risk Avoidance, and Self-Rescue for Everyone. In addition, she has contributed to the translation of foreign literature and to medical writing on hypertension prevention and treatment, and has published works on classical poetry and trading rules. Her writing emphasizes combining knowledge with readability, aiming to convey information to readers of different ages in an accessible way. Due to limited public information, details of her life and her English name are not available.
