Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz (1998, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Author: Jean Fritz. Title: The Great Little Madison. Format: Paperback. Type: Textbook. Item Width: 11mm. Language: English. Release Date: 02/23/1998. Genre: Children's Learning & Education.

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PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100698116216
ISBN-139780698116214
eBay Product ID (ePID)702954

Product Key Features

Book TitleGreat Little Madison
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Historical, General, Social Themes / Friendship, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJean Fritz
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight5.5 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition92
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsPraise for The Great Little Madison FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "The book is rich in the sort of detail that illuminates the man, but is not limited to personal information; a great deal of government history is woven into the biography .... A great book about a great little president." --Horn Book (starred review) "Fritz has given a vivid picture of the man and an equally vivid picture of the problems that faced the leaders of the new nation in the formative years." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "Fritz injects a wit and candor that capture the sense of chaos that pervaded the halls of the Constitutional Convention .... Thoroughly engaging." -- Booklist (starred review) "Fritz fills a void in middle-school collections ... with a flowing narrative that will make young readers want to know more about this unusual man .... Young readers will feel like they know the 'Great Little Madison' very well." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A vivid portrait of the small man with a small voice ... An excellent, fascinating, indispensable resource." -- Kirkus Reviews (pointer review) ALA Notable Book An IRA Teachers' Choice Boston Globe­-­Horn Book Award for Nonfiction New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Winner Horn Book Fanfare A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal973.5/1/0924 B
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisIn the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact. "An excellent, fascinating, indispensable resource." -- Kirkus Reviews , pointer review "The book is rich in the sort of detail that illuminates the man, but is not limited to personal information; a great deal of government history is woven into the biography." -- Horn Book , starred review "Fritz has given a vivid picture of the man and an equally vivid picture of the problems that faced the leaders of the new nation in the formative years." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Young readers will feel like they know the 'Great Little Madison' very well." -- School Library Journal, Newbery Honor-winning Jean Fritz highlights one of America's most important founding father. In the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence, and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact. "An excellent, fascinating, indispensable resource." -- Kirkus Reviews , pointer review "The book is rich in the sort of detail that illuminates the man, but is not limited to personal information; a great deal of government history is woven into the biography." -- Horn Book , starred review "Fritz has given a vivid picture of the man and an equally vivid picture of the problems that faced the leaders of the new nation in the formative years." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "Young readers will feel like they know the 'Great Little Madison' very well." -- School Library Journal, Newbery Honor-winning Jean Fritz highlights one of America's most important founding father. In the days before microphones and TV interviews, getting people to listen to you was not an easy task. But James Madison used his quiet eloquence, intelligence, and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact. "An excellent, fascinating, indispensable resource." -- Kirkus Reviews , pointer review "The book is rich in the sort of detail that illuminates the man, but is not limited to personal information; a great deal of government history is woven into the biography." -- Horn Book , starred review "Fritz has given a vivid picture of the man and an equally vivid picture of the problems that faced the leaders of the new nation in the formative years." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books , starred review "Young readers will feel like they know the 'Great Little Madison' very well." -- School Library Journal
LC Classification NumberE342

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