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Highlights
- A biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.
- Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades 4-6) 2000 4th Winner
- 10-12 Years
- 8.99" x 6.01" Paperback
- 81 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
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About the Book
"This biography. . . tells the familiar, moving story of the determination of Louis Braille, who did more than anyone is history to bring blind people into the mainstream of life . . . Rigidly rendered b&w illustrations make the setting of the story real; useful diagrams of Braille's alphabet and the slate and stylus used to write are included . . . "--"Kirkus Reviews."Book Synopsis
A biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.
Review Quotes
"An extremely well-written and informative book that tells about Braille's life and the development of his alphabet system for the blind. . . . An entertaining and fascinating look at a remarkable man." School Library Journal, Starred --
Dimensions (Overall): 8.99 Inches (H) x 6.01 Inches (W) x .22 Inches (D)
Weight: .36 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 81
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Russell Freedman
Language: English
Street Date: September 20, 1999
TCIN: 77031502
UPC: 9780395968888
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-1727
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.36 pounds
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