Walt Whitman: Words for America

The pioneering team that brought you Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins lends their vision, flair, and unique style to Walt Whitman--poet, American icon, Civil War hero.

Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother's war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers--Union and Confederate, black and white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose: His writing could give these men a voice, and in turn, achieve his highest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, and deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens and open their hearts to humanity.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 10/01/2004
ISBN: 9780439357913
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 12.16h x 9.28w x 0.41d
Award: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2004 pg. 915
Publishers Weekly 10/18/2004 pg. 64
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2004 pg. 729
School Library Journal 11/01/2004 pg. 166
New York Times 11/14/2004 pg. 36
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2004 pg. 1145
Booklist 11/15/2004 pg. 575
Kirkus Best Books 12/15/2004 pg. 1
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2004 pg. 45
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 255
ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 158 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 55

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 82893 / Walt Whitman: Words for America
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5