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Noah Webster

Weaver of Words

Weaver of Words

Weaver of Words

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

By Pegi Deitz Shea
Illustrated by Monica Vachula

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Sep 28, 2021 | ISBN 9781635925142 | 7-10 years

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Nov 01, 2009 | ISBN 9781590784419 | 7-10 years

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Nov 03, 2020 | ISBN 9781635924954 | 7-10 years

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    About Noah Webster

    This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times — Noah Webster.

    Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living “American Language” that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country’s curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City’s first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country’s first insurance company, established America’s first copyright law, and became America’s first best-selling author.

    About Noah Webster

    This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times — Noah Webster.

    Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living “American Language” that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country’s curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City’s first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country’s first insurance company, established America’s first copyright law, and became America’s first best-selling author.

    About Noah Webster

    This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times — Noah Webster.

    Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living “American Language” that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country’s curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City’s first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country’s first insurance company, established America’s first copyright law, and became America’s first best-selling author.

    About Pegi Deitz Shea

    Pegi Deitz Shea visited Ban Vinai, the refugee camp in Thailand where this story is set. She is the author of Bungalow Fungalow and lives in Rockville, Connecticut.

    About Monica Vachula

    Monica Vachula is an artist whose paintings and drawings have been exhibited throughout New England and are in many private collections. She provided the illustrations for Tea with an Old Dragon: A Story of Sophia Smith, Founder of Smith College… More about Monica Vachula

    About Pegi Deitz Shea

    Pegi Deitz Shea visited Ban Vinai, the refugee camp in Thailand where this story is set. She is the author of Bungalow Fungalow and lives in Rockville, Connecticut.

    About Monica Vachula

    Monica Vachula is an artist whose paintings and drawings have been exhibited throughout New England and are in many private collections. She provided the illustrations for Tea with an Old Dragon: A Story of Sophia Smith, Founder of Smith College… More about Monica Vachula

    About Pegi Deitz Shea

    Pegi Deitz Shea visited Ban Vinai, the refugee camp in Thailand where this story is set. She is the author of Bungalow Fungalow and lives in Rockville, Connecticut.

    About Monica Vachula

    Monica Vachula is an artist whose paintings and drawings have been exhibited throughout New England and are in many private collections. She provided the illustrations for Tea with an Old Dragon: A Story of Sophia Smith, Founder of Smith College… More about Monica Vachula

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Sep 28, 2021 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781635925142

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Nov 01, 2009 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781590784419

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Nov 03, 2020 | 40 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781635924954

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    Praise

    NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book

    “Studded with memorable facts and supported by informative sidebars. Rich in color and detail, the oil paintings represent the period well.” — Booklist

    “An intriguing introduction.” — Kirkus Reviews

    “This biography shares many interesting facts about Webster and his many achievements. Included is a chronology of his major accomplishments from birth to death. There is an extensive bibliography to compensate for the many direct quotes the author uses within the text. Also included are additional reading and websites to visit and a list of the dictionaries Webster published.” — Library Media Connection

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