| Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Contributor(s): Anderson, William (Author), Andreasen, Dan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 006446234X ISBN-13: 9780064462341 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2000 Annotation: The pioneer spirit lives on . . . Readers around the world know and love Laura, the little girl born in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and raised in covered wagons and on wide open prairies. Now Little House fans can learn more about "Half-pint" in this, the first picture book biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder. With a simple, glowing text by noted historian and Little House scholar William Anderson, and glorious paintings by Dan Andreasen, PIONEER GIRL is a very special portrait of a writer whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 96031203 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Series: Little House Nonfiction |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.44" W x 10.9" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 27662 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The pioneer spirit of the Little House series lives on in this picture book biography perfect for young readers This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Readers around the world know and love Laura, the little girl born in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and raised in covered wagons and on wide open prairies. Now Little House fans can learn more about the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books in this, the first picture book biography book of Laura Ingalls Wilder. With simple, glowing text by noted historian and Little House scholar William Anderson, and beautiful paintings by Dan Andreasen, Pioneer Girl is a very special portrait of a writer whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. |
Contributor Bio(s): Anderson, William: - William Anderson is a historian, educator, and author of twenty-five books of biography, travel, and history. His groundbreaking research on Laura Ingalls Wilder and her books led to many HarperCollins titles, including Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography, Laura Ingalls Wilder Country, and A Little House Sampler. He has also written for Travel & Leisure, the Saturday Evening Post, the Christian Science Monitor, and many other national magazines. Anderson is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, and libraries. He makes his home in Michigan. Andreasen, Dan: -Dan Andreasen has illustrated many well-loved books for children, including River Boy: The Story of Mark Twain and Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, both by William Anderson, as well as many titles in the Little House series. He lives with his family in Medina, Ohio. |