Daniel Boone: Man of the Forests

Rookie Biography

by Carol Greene, Steven Dobson (Illustrator), Steven Greene (Illustrator)

A brief but meaty account of the life of the famous frontiersman. Told in five short chapters, the book is an appealing, easy-to-read biography illustrated with photographs, oil-painting reproductions, and drawings. Pictures of colonial skills such as weaving, candle-, basket-, and soap-making flesh out the historical aspect of the book.

Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. Short, easy-to-read text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. Includes timeline.

Genres: Biography, American History

48 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1990

About the author

Has degrees in English Literature and musicology. She has worked in international exchange programs, as an editor, and as a teacher of writing. Lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.

Reviews

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asher (10yo) read for a paper on Daniel Boone.