Follett Content Book Detail: Helen's Big World : the Life of Helen Keller (Big Words) by Rappaport, Doreen

Helen's Big World : the Life of Helen Keller (Big Words)

Author: Rappaport, Doreen

Follett Number: 1397TE7
Audience: Upper Elementary
Publisher: Disney/Hyperion Books, c2012, p2017
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-48474-960-9
ISBN-10: 1-48474-960-X
Dewey: 362.4
Classifications: Biography; Nonfiction

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Subjects:
Biographies
Blind
Deaf People
Deafblind Women
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968
Picture Books
Sullivan, Annie, 1866-1936
Women Biography
Includes bibliographical references. An illustrated biography of Helen Keller, introducing young readers to her life and legacy, and including quotations by Keller.

From the publisher:
A heartwarming portrait of an unforgettable woman by the critically acclaimed author of Abe's Honest Words and Martin's Big Words. This picture book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style of prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Keller's poignant narrative. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making Helen's Big World an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America--and the world--forever.

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