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Minn of the Mississippi: A Newbery Honor Award Winner Paperback – Picture Book, October 11, 1978

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A 1952 Newbery Honor Book

The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.

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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    88 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    910L
  6. Dimensions
    8.62 x 0.19 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    October 11, 1978
  9. ISBN-10
    0395273994
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0395273999
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"Outstanding book with beautiful colored illustrations and marginal drawings similar to those in his previous books. Wide interest level including adults." School Library Journal, Starred —

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Born in Jackson County, Michigan, in 1900, Holling Clancy Holling graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton. During this period, he married Lucille Webster and within a year of their marriage accepted a position as art instructor on the first University World Cruise, sponsored by New York University. For many years, Holling C. Holling dedicated much of his time and interest to making books for children. Much of the material he used was known to him first hand, and his wife, Lucille, worked with him on many of the illustrations.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; illustrated edition (October 11, 1978)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395273994
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395273999
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.62 x 0.19 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Born in Jackson County, Michigan, in 1900, Holling Clancy Holling graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton. During this period, he married Lucille Webster and within a year of their marriage accepted a position as art instructor on the first University World Cruise, sponsored by New York University. For many years, Holling C. Holling dedicated much of his time and interest to making books for children. Much of the material he used was known to him first hand, and his wife, Lucille, worked with him on many of the illustrations.

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annominus
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful quality story
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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Awesome book, I believe reading out loud to your children it’s full of nature, geography, a variety of animals and a turtles journey… so we’ll done👍
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful author !!! Wonderful child books !!! Good parent share with kid books !!!!
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Minn of the Mississippi, _a baby turtle -- as well as A Tree in the Trail - and Journey to the Sea are all wonderful books. We read them to our daughter as bedtime stories -- second or third grade (each probably a week to get through)
Educational - as per critters, grography and history of the USA.
How can one not enjoy learning how a small indian crafted boat (one foot long) finds its own way down to the sea on its own -- The great lakes connect - he even goes over Niagra Falls - for example
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5.0 out of 5 stars Replaced an obliterated library copy
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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We borrowed a hard copy from the library that fell apart upon opening. This new copy was in great shape and will be a great replacement to its aged (and hopefully well-loved) predecessor.
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Lindsey Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Turtle Tales
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
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My boys loved Minn. And to be honest, I really did, too. It is like a science lesson and a geography lesson and a small history lesson all in one book. This isn’t a sit and read all the way through in one sitting kind of book. I love the beautiful artwork and sketches. I added activities along the way and turned it into an event. We learned a lot that we didn’t know from Minn.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All ages
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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Kids love it, ages 5-12
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LEMOWL
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative fiction about the mighty Mississippi
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
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A little dated but that is part of it's charm. Historically accurate window into the history of the might Mississippi from it's source to the delta as told through the journey of a snapping turtle as it makes it's way to the Gulf of Mexico. Excellent book for kids of all ages and adults will enjoy it too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Minn of the Mississippi
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Happy to have received my book!!!! It was almost perfect :). The book was shipped expediently an the packaging kept it safe.
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California Steven
5.0 out of 5 stars Get the hard cover version.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021
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I agree with everything other 5 star reviews have said. We had this book when our kids were little and I think I liked it and learned from it even more than them. We just ordered it for our grandchildren who are now getting to that age. My one regret is ordering the paperback edition. The hardback, which we had before, is much easier because you will want to spend a long time on each page...Just checked out the prices and I need to add "if you can afford it." If not you will love the paperback.
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sarah wooldridge
5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous book
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024
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Should be required reading for all elementary school kids in North America
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Turtle
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2016
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Wonderful book for reading with children. Gives a great understanding of the Mississippi river.
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Susan Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars He loves it
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2019
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Bought for grandson
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Mar N.
3.0 out of 5 stars Cover missing a chunk
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2023
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For fans of Paddle to the sea: beware this is a bit darker, harder to make PC, but my almost 7 year old is enjoying it.
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