The story of Helen Keller : a biography book for new readers
2020
Book
"Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Helen Keller. A story about hope, courage, and finding your voice. Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in Alabama to the world-famous First Lady of Courage. The Story of Helen Keller includes: Word definitions: Find a helpful glossary for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.Test your knowledge: Take a fun quiz that tests the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Helen's life. Learn about how Helen made the world a better place for future generations. How will the extraordinary journey of Helen Keller inspire you?" --Amazon.
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781646111077
- 1646111079
Description: 55 pages : color illustrations, genealogical table, color maps, photographs ; 21 cm.
Target Audience Note: 1234 Childrens Plus, Incorporated.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 55), glossary and timelines.
Contents:
- An inspiration is born
- The early years
- Wild child
- A teacher comes to stay
- New dreams
- Higher education
- A lifetime of activisim
- So... who was Helen Keller?
Control Number: 3400526
Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, 2020.Series: The story of: A biography series for new readers
Subjects:
- Blind -- Juvenile literature.
- Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
- Deaf people -- Juvenile literature.
- Deafblind people -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
- Keller, Helen, 1880-1968 -- Juvenile literature.
- People with disabilities -- Juvenile literature.
- Political activists -- Juvenile literature.
- Sullivan, Annie, 1866-1936 -- Juvenile literature.
- Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.
Other Authors: Sanfelippo, Ana, 1982- illustrator.