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HarperCollins, 2005-15-02

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Kathi Appelt, Author

Joy Fisher Hein, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780060011079

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This beautiful picture book tells the heartwarming story of how Lady Bird Johnson shared her love of wildflowers with the nation when her husband, Lyndon Johnson, became president. As First Lady, she ensured every part of America was sown with wildflowers. Full color.
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Keywords and Themes: Activism & Social Justice • Activity Books • Biography & Autobiography • Family • Flowers & Plants • Games & Activities • General • General (see also headings under Social Topics) • Girls & Women • History • JNF001000 • JNF007120 • JNF007130 • JNF025000 • JNF037030 • JNF071000 • Juvenile Nonfiction • Presidents & First Families (U.S.) • Puzzles • Science & Nature • Women

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Women • Presidents' spouses • First ladies • Wild flowers • History • Environmental protection • Urban beautification • United States • 20th century • Roadside improvement • Johnson • Lady Bird

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & First Families (U.S.) • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Flowers & Plants • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activism & Social Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women • Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Topics) • Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities | Puzzles • Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women

In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.

From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills.

Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers.

Perfect for sharing in classrooms and at home for Women's History Month as well as for units on Texas, presidential family, and environmental history, this unique picture book biography is accessible and appealing.

This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom and for homeschooling.

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