Noah Webster : weaver of words / Pegi Deitz Shea ; illustrated by Monica Vachula.
| Author/creator | Shea, Pegi Deitz |
| Other author | Vachula, Monica, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, ©2009. |
| Description | 40 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | This book is an exploration of the life and work of Noah Webster, which discusses his promotion of a living American language and universal education for all, career as a newspaper publisher, and creation of America's first insurance company. |
| General note | Paintings done in oil on board. |
| General note | Endsheets show a page of an original manuscript, c. 1825, in Noah Webster's hand. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-39) and index. |
| Study program note | Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning |
| Awards note | A Junior Library Guild selection |
| LCCN | 2009007312 |
| ISBN | 9781590784419 (reinforced : alk. paper) : |
| ISBN | 1590784413 (reinforced : alk. paper) : |
| Stock number | Junior Library Guild http://www.juniorlibraryguild.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B W395S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |