The Sun, the Rain, and the Apple Seed: A Novel of Johnny Appleseed's Life (Aesop Accolades (Awards))

by Lynda Durrant

Hardcover, 2003

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Production-Distribution-Consumption, Biography, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Clarion Books (2003), 208 pages

Description

In the 1790s, an eccentric young man nicknamed Johnny Appleseed feels called by God to travel through the American West planting apple seeds that will feed the hungry and produce more seeds for planting and trading.

Awards

Aesop Prize (Accolade — 2003)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2004)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

061823487X / 9780618234875

UPC

046442234870

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