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Noah Webster And His Words (2012)

by Jeri Chase Ferris(Favorite Author)

4.16 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0547390556 (ISBN13: 9780547390550)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

review 1: Noah Webster and His Words is a biography about Noah Webster, the first person to invent the American Dictionary. This story follows Webster's life and decisions leading up to the creation of the first American Dictionary. Part of his life story took place during the Revolutionary war. This book can be paired with books about the Revolutionary War to show students what that there were other things happening during this time other than just the war. It can also be paired with grammar and spelling units.
review 2: This patriotic picture book biography tells the story of Noah Webster, a man who believed that education was of the utmost importance for the youth of his new nation. The narrative details how he came to write one the second most popular books ever pr... moreinted in English—Webster’s Dictionary. Defined words in a dictionary format are sprinkled throughout the narrative—great for introducing reference conventions. Additionally, themes of patriotism, freedom, and the importance of education, help make this title a strong pick for the classroom. less

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