Miss Lady Bird's wildflowers : how a first lady changed America / by Kathi Appelt ; illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein.
Material type:
TextPublication details: [New York?] : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005.Edition: First editionDescription: 37, [3] pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 0060011076
- 9780060011079
- 0060011084
- 9780060011086
- Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007 -- Juvenile literature
- Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Environmental protection -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Roadside improvement -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Urban beautification -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Wild flowers -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | JOHNSON, L. A646 | Available | 33111010408876 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.
From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.
Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers.
Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing.
This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling.
Includes bibliographical references (page 40).
A biography of Lady Bird Johnson who, as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, reminded citizens about the importance of conserving natural resources and promoted the beautification of cities and highways by planting wildflowers.
85972. Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 0.5.