Pamphlet facts for kids
A pamphlet is like a small, thin book. It doesn't have a hard cover or a fancy binding. Think of it as a mini-book that's easy to carry around.
Sometimes, a pamphlet is just one sheet of paper. This paper is printed on both sides. Then, it's folded a few times, like in half or in thirds. When it's just one folded sheet, it's often called a leaflet.
Other times, a pamphlet can have a few pages. These pages are folded in half. They are usually stapled together at the fold. This makes a simple, small book.
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has a rule for what counts as a pamphlet. It says a pamphlet must have at least 5 pages. But it can't have more than 48 pages. If it has more than 48 pages, it's called a book.
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What are Pamphlets Used For?
Pamphlets can share all kinds of information. They might have instructions for how to use a kitchen appliance. They can also share ideas about religion or politics.
Spreading Ideas and News
Pamphlets have been very important throughout history. They were a cheap and easy way to share ideas with many people. For example, during big changes like revolutions, pamphlets helped spread new ways of thinking. They could influence people to join a cause or believe in certain ideas.
Pamphlets in Advertising
Pamphlets are also very useful in advertising. They are inexpensive to make. This means companies can print many of them without spending a lot of money. They are also easy to give out to customers. You might get a pamphlet in the mail or find one in a store. They often tell you about new products, services, or special offers.
Images for kids
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An 18th-century painting of a girl with a basket of pamphlets
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Due to their low cost and ease of production, pamphlets have often been used to popularize political or religious ideas.
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The pamphlet form of literature has been used for centuries as an economical vehicle for the broad distribution of information.
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A 1918 Finnish propaganda pamphlet signed by General Mannerheim circulated by the Whites urging the Reds to surrender during the Finnish Civil War. It said: "To the residents and troops of Tampere! Resistance is hopeless. Raise the white flag and surrender. The blood of the citizen has been shed enough. We will not kill like the Reds kill their prisoners. Send your representative with a white flag."
See also
In Spanish: Folleto para niños
