Chester Nimitz and the Sea
Published on 20. September 2013
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4556-1796-8 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the Pacific and was commander of the Pacific Fleet at the decisive Battle of Midway. This inspiring biography for young readers traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Gretna, LA
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 5 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
31 colour illus.
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4556-1796-8 (9781455617968)
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Persons
Jane Sutcliffe is the author of nineteen children's biographies. Her articles have been published in Highlights for Children, Boys' Life, and Appleseeds. She is the author of Leonardo's Monster, also published by Pelican. Fascinated by biographies since she was a child, Sutcliffe has written about Walt Disney, Paul Revere, Amelia Earhart, and John F. Kennedy. She serves as a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, actively participating in the New England chapter. She lives with her family and dog in Tolland, Connecticut.