Mississippi Going North [Hardcover]

Sanna Anderson Baker (Author), Judith Mathews (Editor), Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Where the Mississippi begins, the river flows north for miles as a clear stream you can cross on stones. Join the author as she shares a journey she made many times as a child growing up in northern Minnesota. In Mississippi Going North, a family of four canoes through pines and birches, enjoying the peaceful natural world. And when the day is done, the family gets a special treat: Aurora borealis--Northern Lights. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3?In this charming picture book, Baker takes a poetic look at life along the northern part of the Mississippi. This section of the river is not (as Baker points out) the Mississippi used to dramatic effect by Mark Twain and others. The text follows a family as they travel by canoe up the river, seeing a heron, deer, and loons along the way. However, the focus is not on the wildlife itself, but on the feelings nature evokes in people. The oil paintings are dramatic, yet lifelike. Focus is usually kept on the sights along the river, drawing attention to the animals. This is a title that might easily be used in a unit on nature study or to precede a nature walk. It will appeal to educators and browsers alike.?Melissa Hudak, North Suburban District Library, Roscoe, IL
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About the Author

Baker is an Albert Whitman author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; 1St Edition edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807551643
• ISBN-13: 978-0807551646
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,887,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful journey on the North flowing Mississippi River, July 10, 2000

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MaryCatherine (Batesville, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mississippi Going North (Hardcover)

Sanna Baker does a marvelous job describing a part of the Mississippi River few people ever hear or know about. Baker's description makes you feel as if you are actually traveling with her on her journey. The illustrations bring Baker's story to life. The book is also a good source of factual information and Indian folklore. a wonderful resource for Social Studies teachers!