Johnny Appleseed: God's Faithful Planter, John Chapman (The Sowers) [Paperback]

David R. Collins (Author), Louise H. Rock (Editor), Joe Van Severen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 1985 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Sowers

In his knapsack, he carried his Bible and as many apple seeds as would fit, as he headed for the West.

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About the Author

David R. Collins is an award-winning author who has written numerous books for young people, including Sower Series "Abraham Lincoln, George Washington Carver, Florence Nightingale, and Francis Scott Key." Mr. Collins has been honored by many organizations, including the Junior Literary Guild, the National Book Council, and the Illinois Council of Parents and Teachers. For many years Mr. Collins has taught English to high school boys and girls. He enjoys helping them get acquainted with Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare, as well as more recent authors. "When I write for young readers," says Mr. Collins, "I attempt to apply a 'double E' standard to my work. I hope to entertain and educate. I want my young readers to enjoy the experience of reading and taking something away from it too, even if it's just one new word or one different idea."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Mott Media (MI) (June 3, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880621346
• ISBN-13: 978-0880621342
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #701,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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