| Laura Secord Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1894593812 ISBN-13: 9781894593816 Publisher: Grass Roots Press OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 428.6 |
| Lexile Measure: 490 |
| Series: Acts of Courage |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.24 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Laura Secord is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Laura Secord (1775-1868) found herself caught up in the War of 1812 after U.S. troops took over her family's home. She overheard the U.S. troops' plans to ambush the British. Laura took it upon herself to warn the British. Her historic 20-mile walk through wild forests changed the course of history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast. |