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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers : How a First Lady Changed America by Kathi Appelt (2005, Hardcover)
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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers : How A First Lady Changed America, Hardcover by Appelt, Kathi; Hein, Joy Fisher (ILT), ISBN 0060011076, ISBN-13 9780060011079, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Offers the tale of the childhood years of Lady Bird Johnson who, obsessed with the beauty of flowers in her hometown of Piney Woods, Texas, spread her passion to the nation during her period in the oval office as First Lady and wife of President Lyndon Johnson.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060011076
ISBN-139780060011079
eBay Product ID (ePID)2319406
Product Key Features
Book TitleMiss Lady Bird's Wildflowers : How a First Lady Changed America
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicScience & Nature / Flowers & Plants, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Weather, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.), Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection
IllustratorHein, Joy Fisher, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorKathi Appelt
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight16.3 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2002-151791
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsThis warmly attractive volume tells a graceful braid of stories: the life of Lady Bird Johhson, the wife of a president; the tale of a lonely child who found solace in the landscape and flora of east Texas; and the work of a First Lady who sought to bring beauty of the wilder sort into the highways of America. Hein's delicate pictures are in bright, clear colors and her flowers instantly recognizable in broad vistas and intimate close-ups., Joy Fisher Hein's illustrations for the picture book give readers an easy lesson in wildflower identification.…, This warmly attractive volume tells a graceful braid of stories … Hein's delicate pictures are in bright, clear colors … , This warmly attractive volume tells a graceful braid of stories . Hein's delicate pictures are in bright, clear colors . , Causes célèbres are commonplace among First Ladies, but few are as accessible to children as the wildflower-planting campaigns of Lady Bird Johnson. This is ideally suited for children lucky enough to attend schools where gardens are part of the curriculum; elsewhere, a stroll through Hein's stunning gouache meadowlands may be the next best thing., Tells how the seeds of Lady Bird's love of the outdoors were planted in her childhood. Hein's paintings show off the flowers to beautiful effect., Joy Fisher Hein's illustrations for the picture book give readers an easy lesson in wildflower identification.., "Causes célèbres are commonplace among First Ladies, but few are as accessible to children as the wildflower-planting campaigns of Lady Bird Johnson. This is ideally suited for children lucky enough to attend schools where gardens are part of the curriculum; elsewhere, a stroll through Hein's stunning gouache meadowlands may be the next best thing." -- Booklist "This warmly attractive volume tells a graceful braid of stories: the life of Lady Bird Johhson, the wife of a president; the tale of a lonely child who found solace in the landscape and flora of east Texas; and the work of a First Lady who sought to bring beauty of the wilder sort into the highways of America. Hein's delicate pictures are in bright, clear colors and her flowers instantly recognizable in broad vistas and intimate close-ups." -- Kirkus Reviews "Tells how the seeds of Lady Bird's love of the outdoors were planted in her childhood. Hein's paintings show off the flowers to beautiful effect." -- Publishers Weekly "Colorful pictures add sparkle to the work. Vividly colored wildflowers bloom in almost every scene, adding to the book's visual appeal." -- Dallas Morning News "Joy Fisher Hein's illustrations will captivate readers of all ages." -- Austin American-Statesman "Joy Fisher Hein's illustrations for the picture book give readers an easy lesson in wildflower identification." -- Houston Chronicle "A colorful and readable account of Lady Bird Johnson's life and her work to restore the public spaces of America." -- Grand Rapids Press "Joy Hein's spectacular paintings veritably burst off the page." -- Orlando Sentinel "A charmingly illustrated volume." -- Seattle Times, Joy Fisher Hein's illustrations for the picture book give readers an easy lesson in wildflower identification., Colorful pictures add sparkle to the work. Vividly colored wildflowers bloom in almost every scene, adding to the book's visual appeal., A colorful and readable account of Lady Bird Johnson's life and her work to restore the public spaces of America., … children will pore enthusiastically over her riotous, millefleur landscapes, each bloom… meticulously rendered … , . children will pore enthusiastically over her riotous, millefleur landscapes, each bloom. meticulously rendered .
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal973.923/092
SynopsisBluebonnets and lady's slippers, larkspurs and blazing stars, black-eyed Susans and Granny's nightcaps. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved these wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers. In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty., In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers. Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling., A biography of Lady Bird Johnson who, as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, reminded citizens about the importance of conserving natural resources and promoted the beautification of cities and highways by planting wildflowers.
LC Classification NumberE848.J64A67 2005
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