Walt Whitman : words for America / by Barbara Kerley ; illustrated by Brian Selznick.
A biography of the American poet whose compassion led him to nurse soldiers during the Civil War, to give voice to the nation's grief at Lincoln's assassination, and to capture the true American spirit in verse. 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 & Confederate, black & 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, & in turn, achieve his greatest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, & deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens & open their hearts to humanity.
Record details
- ISBN: 0439357918
- ISBN: 9780439357913
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2004.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | AD970L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.4 0.5 82893. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 40 of 40 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 40 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV BIO WHI (Text) | 37810434752506 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
