Noah Webster: Weaver of Words
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- Synopsis
- This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster.Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country's first insurance company, established America's first copyright law, and became America's first best-selling author.NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 40 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781635924954
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781590784419
- Publisher:
- Astra Publishing House
- Date of Addition:
- 11/13/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Pegi Deitz Shea
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Language Arts
- Grade Levels:
- Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
- Reading Age:
- 7–10
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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