| Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley Contributor(s): Macy, Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792270088 ISBN-13: 9780792270089 Publisher: National Geographic Society OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: Legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley comes to life for a new generation in this biography that presents an exciting role model to girls. Born in the backwoods of Ohio, she overcame poverty and abuse to achieve worldwide fame with Buffalo Bill Cody's Traveling Wild West Show. Includes duo-toned period photos, maps, and chronology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001000125 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Series: National Geographic Photobiographies (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 9.48" W x 11.22" (1.15 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 56735 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At last, National Geographic's award-winning photobiography of Annie Oakley bursts into paperback. This stirring story of an enduring American heroine has won widespread acclaim and was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Annie's amazing life comes sharply into focus in a compelling narrative, period photography, and in her own words. Two historical maps and a chronology ground the legend in time and place. Readers ride through a life filled with adventure. Annie grows up in the backwoods of Ohio, hunting game to feed her family. Discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, she wows crowds with target shooting and daring horse riding. Annie's hardships are examined too, as is her inspirational status as a role model for women. Awards include: American Library Association Notable BookBest Book of the Year--School Library JournalTexas Bluebonnet Award Master List |