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A Picture Book of Helen Keller
Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Wallner, John (Illustrator), Wallner, Alexandra (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0823408183     ISBN-13: 9780823408184
Publisher: Holiday House
OUR PRICE: $15.26  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1990
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Annotation: A brief biography of the woman who overcame her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century
Dewey: B
LCCN: 89077510
Age Level: 5-8
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3
Lexile Measure: 660 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Guided Reading: M (Grade 2)
Series: Picture Book Biography
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 10.08" W x 8.32" L (0.78 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Topical - Physically Challenged
- Sex & Gender - Feminine
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1990 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 11/01/1990
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 29434
Reading Level: 3.5   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880. When she was just a year and a half old, she was left blind and deaf from an illness. In a very simple text, the author covers the important facts of Helen Keller's life. Besides her extraordinary work with teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan, she published several books and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964. Her bravery, brilliance, and spirit brought hope to millions of disabled people.

Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler's "Picture Book Biographies" have been hailed as an "expert mixture of facts and personality" (School Library Journal) and "handsomely designed" (Booklist). Mr. Adler is also the author of the "A First Biography" series for readers aged 7-11, as well as a number of novels and Judaica titles. He lives in New York with his wife and three sons.Wallner, John: - John Wallner has illustrated many books for children, including "Helen Keller: A Holiday House Reader," and "A Picture Book of George Washington" and "A Picture Book of Davy Crockett," both illustrated with his wife, Alexandra, all written by David A. Adler. "Booklist" has called his art "lively [and] colorful." He lives with his wife in Mexico.
 
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