Books written by Jeanette Winter
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Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World
A brief description of the life of Emily Dickinson and a selection of her poems.
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Lexile® Leveled Content Area Library, Interest Level: Elementary, Levels 600-699
Organized by Lexile, this 20-book collection contains age-appropriate content-area trade books that students at different levels can read successfully and enjoy. This collection features high-interest science and social studies.
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The Itsy-Bitsy Spider
Presents the traditional nursery rhyme of a spider determined to reach the top.
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Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery
"A lushly illustrated picture-book biography of two young Pakistani heroes, Malala Yousafzai and Iqbal Masih, from acclaimed nonfiction author/illustrator Jeanette Winter"--
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Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams
Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams.
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Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia
Organized by Lexile, this 20-book collection contains age-appropriate content-area trade books that students at different levels can read successfully and enjoy. This collection features high-interest science and social studies.
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My Name Is Georgia
Presents, in brief text and illustrations, the life of the painter who drew much of her inspiration from nature.
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Calavera Abecedario
Every year Don Pedro and his family make paper-mache skeletons, or calavera, for Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday, and every letter of the alphabet gets its own unique bones.
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Cowboy Charlie: The Story of Charles M. Russell
The story of the great American painter of the Wild West, Charlie Russell.
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Josefina
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures.
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Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan
Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls.
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Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story from Africa
Includes an author’s note. This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste.
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Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams
Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams.
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The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life With the Chimps
This book traces out the life and career of Jane Goodall as a watcher of English fauna to her adult work as scholar of animal behavior in Africa.
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Henri's Scissors: with audio recording
Step into the colorful world of Henri Matisse and his magnificent paper cutouts in this biography by acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter.
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Follow the Drinking Gourd
A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors.
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Sebastian: A Book about Bach
Describes how Johann Sebastian Bach survived the sorrows of his childhood and composed the music the world has come to love.
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The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017 Parents’ Choice Recommended Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect’s life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator ...
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Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet
Learn the story of TIME PERSON OF THE YEAR Greta Thunberg, the sixteen-year-old climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movent and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change—from acclaimed ...
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Kali's Song
Thousands and thousands of years ago, a young boy gets his first hunting bow and learns to shoot, but he prefers to use the bow to make music. Full color.