River of Dreams: The Story of the Hudson River Hardcover - 2009
by Hudson Talbott; Hudson Talbott (Illustrator)
The Hudson River has been a source of inspirationand a means of livelihood to all who have lived alongits shores. It played a key role in the settling of theNew World and the outcome of the RevolutionaryWar, and was the birthplace of the environmentalmovement. Now Hudson Talbott pays homage tothe river that shares his name in a gorgeously illustrated,fascinating account of the river's history.
Each appealing spread sheds exciting light on theriver's strategic, economic and cultural signifi cance.Packed with facts, timelines and maps, this is a wonderfulintroduction to a wide range of topics includingthe Age of Exploration, the Erie Canal, the IndustrialAge, American arts and literature and theenvironment. River of Dreams is truly a book withsomething for everyone.
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Each appealing spread sheds exciting light on the river?s strategic, economic and cultural signifi cance. Packed with facts, timelines and maps, this is a wonderful introduction to a wide range of topics including the Age of Exploration, the Erie Canal, the Industrial Age, American arts and literature and the environment. River of Dreams is truly a book with something for everyone.
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- Title River of Dreams: The Story of the Hudson River
- Author Hudson Talbott; Hudson Talbott (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, New York
- Date 2009-01-22
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
- ISBN 9780399245213 / 0399245219
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 10.7 x 0.5 in (23.11 x 27.18 x 1.27 cm)
- Ages 06 to 08 years
- Grade levels 1 - 3
- Reading level 1050
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Themes
- Catalog Heading: Biographies
- Cultural Region: Mid-Atlantic
- Cultural Region: Northeast U.S.
- Curriculum Strand: Biographies
- Geographic Orientation: New Jersey
- Geographic Orientation: New York
- Library of Congress subjects Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) - History, Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008018581
- Dewey Decimal Code 974.73
Media reviews
Citations
- ALA Notable Children's Books, 03/01/2010, Page 26
- Booklist, 12/15/2008, Page 43
- Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2009, Page 215
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2009, Page 0
- Kirkus Review - Children, 12/01/2008, Page 1262
- Kirkus Reviews, 12/01/2008, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 01/05/2009, Page 49
- School Library Journal, 03/01/2009, Page 170
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