| Sgt. Reckless the War Horse: Korean War Hero Contributor(s): Higgins, Melissa (Author), Sánchez, Álvaro (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1479554626 ISBN-13: 9781479554621 Publisher: Picture Window Books OUR PRICE: $28.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Horses - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: 951.904 |
| LCCN: 2014011230 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Series: Animal Heroes |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9" W x 11" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 166882 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Carrying heavy ammo to soldiers all by herself, Sergeant Reckless helped her fellow marines survive dangerous Korean War battles. By risking her life, many lives were saved. See the story unfold as a little red horse makes a big difference. |
Contributor Bio(s): Higgins, Melissa: - Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa's website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.Sanchez, Alvaro Iglesias: - Álvaro Iglesias is a spanish illustrator who lives in Comillas, a small fishing village in Northern Spain. Álvaro works for many European publishers of comics and children's books. He lives with his girlfriend who is a veterinary, in a house full of dogs and cats. |