Marian Anderson (History Maker Bios (Lerner)) [Library Binding]

Jane Sutcliffe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2008 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: History Maker Bios (Lerner)

True or False? Marian Anderson once received a standing ovation before she even sang her song. True! On January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson was the first black person to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The audience applauded for five minutes before she could start singing.

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About the Author

Jane Sutcliffe has written numerous books for children. For Lerner she has written the History Makers Bios titles Paul Revere, Amelia Earhart, Chief Joseph, Juan Ponce de León, George S. Patton Jr., and others. Her On My Own Biographies titles include Helen Keller and Jesse Owens.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (March 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822571706
• ISBN-13: 978-0822571704
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,339,168 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.