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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2006-02-21
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN
- 9780374348106
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0374348103
ISBN-13
9780374348106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43985635
Product Key Features
Book Title
Marvelous Mattie : How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Technology / Inventions, History / United States / 19th Century
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2004-056415
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Â"Engagingly presented.Â" Â--The New York Times Book Review "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred,Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."--School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred,The Horn Book "It's a beautiful looking book." --Kirkus Reviews "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --Booklist "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Invites kids to think about the history of womenandscientific innovation." --Washington Post Book World "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." --The Christian Science Monitor, Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary., "Engagingly presented." - The New York Times Book Review "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred, Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors." --School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, The Horn Book "It's a beautiful looking book." -- Kirkus Reviews "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." -- Booklist "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Invites kids to think about the history of women and scientific innovation." -- Washington Post Book World "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." -- The Christian Science Monitor, "Engagingly presented." --"The New York Times Book Review" "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred," Publishers Weekly ""Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."" --School Library Journal"" ""Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, "The Horn Book""" "It's a beautiful looking book." --"Kirkus Reviews""" "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --"Booklist""" "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" "Invites kids to think about the history of women "and "scientific innovation." --"Washington Post Book World""" "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." --"The Christian Science Monitor", "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred, Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors." --School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, The Horn Book, " Engagingly presented." -- "The New York Times Book Review" "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred," Publishers Weekly ""Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."" --School Library Journal"" ""Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, "The Horn Book""" "It's a beautiful looking book." --"Kirkus Reviews""" "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --"Booklist""" "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" "Invites kids to think about the history of women "and "scientific innovation." --"Washington Post Book World""" "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." --"The Christian Science Monitor", "Engagingly presented." -- The New York Times Book Review "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred, Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors." --School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, The Horn Book "It's a beautiful looking book." -- Kirkus Reviews "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." -- Booklist "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Invites kids to think about the history of women and scientific innovation." -- Washington Post Book World "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." -- The Christian Science Monitor, "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred," Publishers Weekly ""Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."" --School Library Journal"" ""Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred, "The Horn Book""" "It's a beautiful looking book." --"Kirkus Reviews""" "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --"Booklist""" "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" "Invites kids to think about the history of women "and "scientific innovation." --"Washington Post Book World", McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama., "Engagingly presented." --The New York Times Book Review "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary."--Starred,Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors."--School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." --Starred,The Horn Book "It's a beautiful looking book." --Kirkus Reviews "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." --Booklist "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Invites kids to think about the history of womenandscientific innovation." --Washington Post Book World "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." --The Christian Science Monitor, "Engagingly presented." -- The New York Times Book Review "Caldecott Medalist McCully's lucid narrative and crisp period illustrations illuminate the early life of an impressive visionary." -- Starred, Publishers Weekly "Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors." -- School Library Journal "Not only is Mattie Knight's life marvelously inventive, but her story is as well." -- Starred, The Horn Book "It's a beautiful looking book." -- Kirkus Reviews "McCully draws children into Knight's life by emphasizing. . . her resolute stance against the restrictive gender roles of her time. Watercolor scenes invoke the drama." -- Booklist "Successfully conveys the drama of Knight's life and her focused intensity." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Invites kids to think about the history of women and scientific innovation." -- Washington Post Book World "Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart." -- The Christian Science Monitor, Told in a style that is not only easy to understand, but that is also a good read-aloud. . . .will inspire interest in women and children as inventors., Girls are sure to love 'Marvelous Mattie' for its real-life spunky heroine . . . But boys and girls alike will love it for its celebration of curiosity and persistence--and the joy that comes from following your heart.
Grade From
Second Grade
Dewey Decimal
609.2 B
Grade To
Sixth Grade
Synopsis
Mattie Knight could make almost anything. At just 12 years old, Mattie designed a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off textile looms and injuring workers. With charming pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, this charming book introduces readers to one of the most prolific female inventors. Full color., With her sketchbook labeled "My Inventions "and her father' s toolbox, Mattie could make almost anything - toys, sleds, and a foot warmer. When she was just twelve years old, Mattie designed a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off textile looms and injuring workers. As an adult, Mattie invented the machine that makes the square-bottom paper bags we still use today. However, in court, a man claimed the invention was his, stating that she " could not possibly understand the mechanical complexities." Marvelous Mattie proved him wrong, and over the course of her life earned the title of " the Lady Edison." With charming pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, this introduction to one of the most prolific female inventors will leave readers inspired., With her sketchbook labeled My Inventions and her father's toolbox, Mattie could make almost anything - toys, sleds, and a foot warmer. When she was just twelve years old, Mattie designed a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off textile looms and injuring workers. As an adult, Mattie invented the machine that makes the square-bottom paper bags we still use today. However, in court, a man claimed the invention was his, stating that she "could not possibly understand the mechanical complexities." Marvelous Mattie proved him wrong, and over the course of her life earned the title of "the Lady Edison." With charming pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, this introduction to one of the most prolific female inventors will leave readers inspired. Marvelous Mattie is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
LC Classification Number
T40.K55M37 2006
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- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.