Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller Contributor(s): Rappaport, Doreen (Author), Tavares, Matt (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 078680890X ISBN-13: 9780786808908 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2012 Click for more in this series: Big Words |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2011053516 |
Age Level: 6-8 |
Grade Level: 1-3 |
Lexile Measure: 770 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Series: Big Words |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.8" W x 11" L (1.05 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Lupine Award, Winner, Picture Book, 2012 Monarch Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2015 Charlotte Award, Nominee, Intermediate/Grades 3-5, 2014 Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2014 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2014 California Young Reader Medal, Nominee, Picture Bk/Older Reader, 2016 Show Me Readers Award, Nominee, Grades 1-3, 2014 Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended, Picture Book Text, 2013 |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/27/2012 pg. 75 Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 117 Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 103 School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 133 Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2012 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2012 New York Times Book Review 11/11/2012 pg. 33 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 154887 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically-acclaimed author of Abe's Honest Words and Martin's Big Words. This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Keller's poignant narrative. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making Helen's Big World an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America--and the world--forever. |
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