Noah Webster: Weaver of Words (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781635925142)

This picture book celebrates one of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times -- Noah Webster.

Most readers know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper. As editor, Webster conducted a study and linked disease with poor sanitation. He created the country's first insurance company, established America's first copyright law, and became America's first best-selling author.

Author: Pegi Deitz Shea
ISBN-10: 1635925142
ISBN-13: 9781635925142
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.80w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 133406 / Noah Webster: Weaver of Words