Benedict Arnold (American War Biographies) [Paperback]

Karen Price-Hossell (Author), Karen Price Hossell (Author), E. J. Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2004 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: American War Biographies

Benedict Arnold was a U.S. soldier in the Revolutionary War who earned a reputation for bravery and the respect of George Washington. However, his later actions in the Revolution made him the most famous traitor in U.S. history. This book looks at the life

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5 - Each title is arranged in chronological chapters, the last of which is devoted to the man's legacy. The texts, while informative, are a bit choppy as the result of the controlled vocabulary. Each figure's merits are portrayed, along with his vanities and less admirable traits. The first page of each chapter contains a dark-colored sidebar that serves as a time line and an outline for the chapter. Full-color and black-and-white photos, reproductions, and maps vary from vintage pen-and-ink drawings to oils and present-day color photography. Highlighted information is printed in boxes whose background resembles a coarse fabric. The combination of font and texture is difficult to read. While somewhat limited in their scope, these titles are adequate additions for collections needing introductory biographies. - Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
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About the Author

Karen Price Hossell is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403450854
• ISBN-13: 978-1403450852
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,468,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I wrote and illustrated my first book when I was five. I even bound the book myself using thread and a sewing needle. I've long since realized I don't have much talent for illustration, but I've continued to write and edit. So far I've written 43 books--all nonfiction. They've been published by Heinemann Library and Heinemann/Raintree, Scholastic Book Clubs and Book Fairs, National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, Greenhaven Press, Lucent Books, and other publishers. Lately I've been focusing more on fiction and am exploring ways to publish my short stories. I have done fiction readings locally at Urban Rethink in Orlando.