| Away with Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird Contributor(s): Mortensen, Lori (Author), Caldwell, Kristy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1682630056 ISBN-13: 9781682630051 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Travel |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017018780 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.1" W x 11.1" (0.80 lbs) 36 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An inspirational picture book biography for readers seeking adventure-filled girl power stories. Perfect for Women's History Month "Sure to inspire the explorers of tomorrow." --BookPage "Isabella Bird was like a wild vine stuck in a too-small pot. She needed more room. She had to get out. She had to explore." Exploring was easier said than done in Victorian England. But Isabella persisted, and with each journey, she breathed in new ways to see and describe everything around her. Question by question, word by word, Isabella bloomed. First, out in the English countryside. Then, off to America and Canada. And eventually, around the world, to Africa, Asia, Australia, and more. This dashing picture book biography about the first female member of the Royal Geographic Society takes readers around the world with a daring nineteenth-century female explorer and author. Kristy Caldwell's detailed illustrations illuminate Bird's travels around the world, and Lori Mortensen's back matter, author's note, and bibliography will satisfy the curiosity of readers who want to learn more. Awards: Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People --NCSS/CBC |
Contributor Bio(s): Caldwell, Kristy: - Kristy Caldwell received an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts.Mortensen, Lori: - A former high school dance teacher and sign language interpreter, Lori Mortensen is the author of over 70 books and over 350 stories and articles. |