George S. Patton JR. (History Maker Biographies) [Paperback]

Jane Sutcliffe (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5–Descriptions of dramatic war incidents and a variety of photographs capture the highlights of the general's career. Clear text and short chapters make the events move steadily along and solid explanations of Patton's nicknames and reputation are included. Only a bit of the man's personal life is shared; the focus is on the building of a general and the spirit of soldiering. The Web sites noted are impressive and up-to-date, but the cartoon drawings that open each chapter seem to belie the seriousness of the subject matter. This book could serve as a jump-start to a research project or a life study and should fill requests for a true army hero.–Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton, WI
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Classroom (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822554615
• ISBN-13: 978-0822554615
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,948,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Sutcliffe grew up in Providence, RI in the days when library fines were a penny. She is a children's book author, biographer, in-demand school visit presenter, and the owner of a very spoiled dog named Willy. Her acclaimed nonfiction books include AMELIA EARHART, MILTON HERSHEY, WALT DISNEY and THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR. Look for her first picture book, LEONARDO'S MONSTER, due out next year.