| Walt Whitman: Words for America Contributor(s): Kerley, Barbara (Author), Selznick, Brian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439357918 ISBN-13: 9780439357913 Publisher: Scholastic Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 Annotation: Meticulously researched and documented, this portrait of American poet Walt Whitman celebrates his work and provides insight to this man, artist, and Civil War hero who is a symbol of America. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003020085 |
| Lexile Measure: 970 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 9.28" W x 12.16" (1.17 lbs) 56 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 82893 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The pioneering team that brought you Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins lends their vision, flair, and unique style to Walt Whitman--poet, American icon, Civil War hero.Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother's war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers--Union and Confederate, black and white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose: His writing could give these men a voice, and in turn, achieve his highest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, and deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens and open their hearts to humanity. |