Noah Webster Weaver of Words by Pegi Deitz Shea 2021 Trade Paperback-image
Noah Webster Weaver of Words by Pegi Deitz Shea 2021 Trade Paperback-image

Noah Webster Weaver of Words by Pegi Deitz Shea 2021 Trade Paperback

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Dewey Edition: 22 Author: Pegi Deitz Shea Reviews: "Studded with memorable facts and supported by informative sidebars. Rich in color and detail, the oil paintings represent the period well." --Booklist "An intriguing introduction." --Kirkus Reviews "This biography shares many interesting facts about Webster and his many achievements. Included is a chronology of his major accomplishments from birth to death. There is an extensive bibliography to compensate for the many direct quotes the author uses within the text. Also included are additional reading and websites to visit and a list of the dictionaries Webster published." --Library Media Connection, "Studded with memorable facts and supported by informative sidebars. Rich in color and detail, the oil paintings represent the period well." -- Booklist "An intriguing introduction." -- Kirkus Reviews "This biography shares many interesting facts about Webster and his many achievements. Included is a chronology of his major accomplishments from birth to death. There is an extensive bibliography to compensate for the many direct quotes the author uses within the text. Also included are additional reading and websites to visit and a list of the dictionaries Webster published." -- Library Media Connection Synopsis: This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster. Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country's first insurance company, established America's first copyright law, and became America's first best-selling author. Item Width: 10 in Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2021 Book Title: Noah Webster : Weaver of Words Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, History Grade To: Fifth Grade Item Height: 0.1 in Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Language: English Illustrator: Vachula, Monica, Yes Grade From: Second Grade ISBN-13: 9781635925142 Item Length: 9.9 in gtin13: 9781635925142 Number of Pages: 40 Pages Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Language Arts / Vocabulary & Spelling, General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, United States / General Publisher: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc. Item Weight: 7.2 Oz ISBN-10: 1635925142 Dewey Decimal: 423.092 B brand: Highlights Press, C/O Highlights for Children, Inc.

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Further Details Title: Noah Webster Condition: New Author: Pegi Deitz Shea Publisher: Calkins Creek Subtitle: Weaver of Words Format: Paperback Illustrator: Monica Vachula Contributor: Monica Vachula (Illustrated by) ISBN-10: 1635925142 EAN: 9781635925142 ISBN: 9781635925142 Release Date: 09/28/2021 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 252mm Genre: Children's Reference Description: This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster. Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country's first insurance company, established America's first copyright law, and became America's first best-selling author. NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book Item Length: 254mm Item Width: 4mm Item Weight: 204g Release Year: 2021 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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