George S. Patton: War Hero
George S. Patton: War Hero
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George S. Patton: War Hero

Written by George E. Stanley & illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans Book Series
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$7.99
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8 - 11
Reading age
192
Page count
123
Words per page
~941L
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Oct 1, 2007
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In this addition to the Childhood of Famous Americans series, children learn of famous war general George S. Patton’s youth. Perfect for third and fourth grade readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series chronicles the early years of famous American men and women with attention to the values and experiences that influenced their development. In this edition, readers will learn about the childhood of American war hero George S. Patton who earned the nickname “Blood and Guts” during World War II. With full page illustrations and sixteen chapters outlining Patton’s growth, this book shares a fascinating fictionalized biography of a hero while reaffirming the importance of American heritage.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781416915478
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2007
    Publisher
    Aladdin Paperbacks
    Page Count
    192
    Words Per Page
    123
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2006937133
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    154662331
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~941L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    119488
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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