Children of the Wild West

by Russell Freedman, George Buctel (Illustrator)

Overview

Historical photographs show what life was like for pioneer and Indian children growing up in the American West during the late nineteenth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395547854
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/01/1990
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	671,583
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) received the Newbery Medal for Lincoln: A Photobiography. He was the recipient of three Newbery Honors, a National Humanities Medal, the Sibert Medal, the Orbis Pictus Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and was selected to give the 2006 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Mr. Freedman lived in New York City and traveled widely to research his books.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A memorable book that is notable both for its subject and for its exquisite documentary photographs." School Library Journal, Starred

Editorial Reviews

"A memorable book that is notable both for its subject and for its exquisite documentary photographs." School Library Journal, Starred —

From the Publisher

Accompanied by evocative photographs, Newbery Medalist Freedman offers a stirring look at life on the Western frontier in these lengthy, informative accounts. Ages 8-11. (Oct.)

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