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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

4.1/5 ( ratings)

In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.

From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.

Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers.

Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing.

This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling.

Language: English

Pages: 40

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: February 15, 2005

ISBN: 0060011076

ISBN 13: 9780060011079

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

4.1/5 ( ratings)

In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.

From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.

Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers.

Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing.

This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling.

Language: English

Pages: 40

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: February 15, 2005

ISBN: 0060011076

ISBN 13: 9780060011079

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