Random House, Inc.
At last, National Geographic's award-winning photobiography of Annie Oakley bursts into paperback. This stirring story of an enduring American heroine has won widespread acclaim and was named aSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Annie's amazing life comes sharply into focus in a compelling narrative, period photography, and in her own words. Two historical maps and a chronology ground the legend in time and place.
Readers ride through a life filled with adventure. Annie grows up in the backwoods of Ohio, hunting game to feed her family. Discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, she wows crowds with target shooting and daring horse riding.
Annie's hardships are examined too, as is her inspirational status as a role model for women.
Awards include:
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Baker & Taylor
Featuring historical photos and original quotes from Annie, a fascinating glimpse into the life of the legendary sharpshooter and heroine details how she triumphed over poverty and abuse to become one of the world's greatest performers who travelled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show and amazed audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Baker
& Taylor
Presents the facts and the fiction about the American icon who made herself famous for her shooting skills.
Simon and Schuster
At last, National Geographic's award-winning photobiography of Annie Oakley bursts into paperback. This stirring story of an enduring American heroine has won widespread acclaim and was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Annie's amazing life comes sharply into focus in a compelling narrative, period photography, and in her own words. Two historical maps and a chronology ground the legend in time and place.
Readers ride through a life filled with adventure. Annie grows up in the backwoods of Ohio, hunting game to feed her family. Discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, she wows crowds with target shooting and daring horse riding.
Annie's hardships are examined too, as is her inspirational status as a role model for women.
Awards include:
From the Trade Paperback edition.
At last, National Geographic's award-winning photobiography of Annie Oakley bursts into paperback. This stirring story of an enduring American heroine has won widespread acclaim and was named aSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Annie's amazing life comes sharply into focus in a compelling narrative, period photography, and in her own words. Two historical maps and a chronology ground the legend in time and place.
Readers ride through a life filled with adventure. Annie grows up in the backwoods of Ohio, hunting game to feed her family. Discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, she wows crowds with target shooting and daring horse riding.
Annie's hardships are examined too, as is her inspirational status as a role model for women.
Awards include:
- American Library Association Notable Book
- Best Book of the YearSchool Library Journal
- Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Baker & Taylor
Featuring historical photos and original quotes from Annie, a fascinating glimpse into the life of the legendary sharpshooter and heroine details how she triumphed over poverty and abuse to become one of the world's greatest performers who travelled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show and amazed audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Baker
& Taylor
Presents the facts and the fiction about the American icon who made herself famous for her shooting skills.
Simon and Schuster
At last, National Geographic's award-winning photobiography of Annie Oakley bursts into paperback. This stirring story of an enduring American heroine has won widespread acclaim and was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
Annie's amazing life comes sharply into focus in a compelling narrative, period photography, and in her own words. Two historical maps and a chronology ground the legend in time and place.
Readers ride through a life filled with adventure. Annie grows up in the backwoods of Ohio, hunting game to feed her family. Discovered by Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, she wows crowds with target shooting and daring horse riding.
Annie's hardships are examined too, as is her inspirational status as a role model for women.
Awards include:
- American Library Association Notable Book
- Best Book of the Year—School Library Journal
- Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Publisher:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2001
Series:
- Children's Notable Books - 2002
- Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees - 2003-2004
ISBN:
9780792270089
0792270088
0792270088
Branch Call Number:
YS B OAK
Characteristics:
64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
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Alternative Title:
Photobiography of Annie Oakley
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