Pub Date: January 9, 2002
Dewey: 323.65
Lexile Code: 0680
Features: Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 05 to 11
Physical Info: 0.10" H x 9.86" L x 9.98" W ( 0.33 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Manners and Etiquette | Social Science | Politics and Government | Sociology
Series: Kids Talk
Description: An award-winning introduction to good citizenship. Using real-life experiences and advice column-style writing, this nonfiction picture book defines citizenship and explains how it can be demonstrated or used in daily situations "Does it really matter if I throw my gum on the ground?" through fun, creative, and responsible ways! Written by Minnesota Book Award finalist Nancy Loewen.
Brief description: Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children and young adults. The LAST Day of Kindergarten and Four to the Pole (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her Writer's Toolbox series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Nancy has also received awards from The American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy lives in St. Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She likes to read, cook, take long walks, and photograph oddities from thrift stores. Please visit her website at nancyloewen.net.