Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World
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Board Book · Ages 5–6 · 2019

Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World

Written by Heidi Poelman · Illustrated by Kyle Kershner

Part of the Little Heroes series

Discover Washington's heroes who shaped the world.

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16 pages· ~920L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet the inspiring figures from Washington who dared to make a difference. From Chief Seattle's wisdom to Merce Cunningham's creativity, each page reveals a hero's unique impact. With vibrant illustrations and memorable quotes, young readers will explore the legacies of these courageous individuals, including George Washington, Bernie Whitebear, and Pearl Jam. What will their stories inspire in you?

From the publisher

From the creative vision of Merce Cunningham to the brave voice of Bernie Whitebear, Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction to the brave people from their home state who made a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Washingtonians: Chief Seattle, George Washington, Catherine Montgomery, Bertha Knight Landes, Dixie Lee Ray, Merce Cunningham, Bernie Whitebear, Gary Locke, Bill & Melinda Gates, and Pearl Jam (of course). A quote from each hero is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
16
Reading age
5–6
Audience
Board
Lexile
~920L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
July 1, 2019
Publisher
Familius
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781641701495

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