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OverviewA biography of the 19th century Frenchman who developed Braille. The book spans Braille's life from childhood through his days at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth and into his final years, when the alphabet he invented was finally gaining acceptance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Russell Freedman , Kate KieslerPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin (Trade) Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.225kg ISBN: 9780395968888ISBN 10: 0395968887 Pages: 81 Publication Date: 20 September 1999 Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Primary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn extremely well-written and informative book that tells about Braille's life and the development of his alphabet system for the blind. . . . An entertaining and fascinating look at a remarkable man. School Library Journal, Starred This brief biography of Louis Braille brings the central figure to life as vividly as only Freedman can . -- The Horn Book Magazine An extremely well-written and informative book that tells about Braille's life and the development of his alphabet system for the blind. . . . An entertaining and fascinating look at a remarkable man. School Library Journal, Starred -An extremely well-written and informative book that tells about Braille's life and the development of his alphabet system for the blind. . . . An entertaining and fascinating look at a remarkable man.- School Library Journal, Starred This brief biography of Louis Braille brings the central figure to life as vividly as only Freedman can . -- The Horn Book Magazine -An extremely well-written and informative book that tells about Braille's life and the development of his alphabet system for the blind. . . . An entertaining and fascinating look at a remarkable man.- School Library Journal, Starred Author InformationRussell Freedman (1929-2018) received the Newbery Medal for Lincoln: A Photobiography. He was the recipient of three Newbery Honors, a National Humanities Medal, the Sibert Medal, the Orbis Pictus Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and was selected to give the 2006 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Mr. Freedman lived in New York City and traveled widely to research his books. Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including The Great Frog Race and Other Poems. She lives in Frisco, Colorado. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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