| Eliza's Cherry Trees: Japan's Gift to America Contributor(s): Zimmerman, Andrea (Author), Chen, Ju-Hong (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1589809548 ISBN-13: 9781589809543 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010046163 |
| Lexile Measure: 670 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.6" W x 11.3" (0.84 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Cultural Region - Japanese - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 1920's - Locality - Washington, D.C. - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 144489 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pioneering world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate Eliza Scidmore dreamed of beautifying the nation's capital, where she lived. Her dream became a reality in 1912 when, because of her years of persistence, cherry trees were planted across Washington, DC. This picture book for young readers tells the inspiring story. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zimmerman, Andrea: - Andrea Zimmerman has written eight children's books, including Trashy Town, an ALA Notable Book. She has a degree in fine arts for children and resides in San Diego, California.Chen, Ju-Hong: - Ju Hong Chen is a self-taught artist who grew up in Communist China. Purposely avoiding the "official line" training of China's art schools, he worked as an art designer in a factory. He moved to the United States in the 1980s, and his first picture book, The Magic Leaf, was named a Parents' Choice Honor Book for illustration soon after his arrival. His first book with Pelican, The Jade Stone, received a starred review from Kirkus and was named a best picture book by the San Francisco Chronicle and Book Links. Some of the book's art was included in the textbooks Stories on Stage: Scripts for Reader's Theater and Junior Great Books Series 2. Chen resides in Beaverton, Oregon. |