Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Who Was Johnny Appleseed? by Joan Holub



Published: New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 2005

101 pages

Target Audience: 3-5 grades

Reading level: 4.5

Genre: Biography

Synopsis: Traveling in the Northwest Territory, John Chapman, a.k.a Johnny Appleseed, planted orchards, encountered wild animals, and befriended settlers and Native Americans alike. This easy-to-read biography of the American folk hero and pioneer will fascinate children with stories of his adventures, interesting facts and many illustrations.

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This is the perfect biography for children who are fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. This easy read includes a timeline of important events.

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