by Beatrice Gormley (Author), Meryl Henderson (Illustrator)
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.
Author Biography
Beatrice Gormley has written a number of books for young readers, including several titles in the History's All-Stars series, as well as biographies of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and John McCain. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.
Meryl Henderson is a graduate of Syracuse University. In 1974, she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree. For over forty years, she has been working as a freelance illustrator, specializing in artwork for children. She has illustrated more than a hundred books and has contributed illustrations to countless magazines and educational books. She currently lives in Catskill, New York.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.66 x 7.72 x 4.86 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 2001
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Laura Ingalls Wilder: Young Pioneer
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 5