Genres
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (1999), Edition: Library Binding, 32 pages
Description
Relates how Benjamin Banneker's grandmother journeyed from England to Maryland in the late seventeenth century, worked as an indentured servant, began a farm of her own, and married a freed slave.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2002)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2002)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2001)
Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Winner — Picture Book — 2000)
Golden Archer Award (Nominee — Primary — 2002)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2001)
Skipping Stones Honor Award (2000)
CCBC Choices (2000)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (13th Edition: 1999-2001)
Notable Children's Book (2000)
Teacher Favorites Award (2000)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
039572287X / 9780395722879
UPC
046442722872
DDC/MDS
| 331.51 |
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