Lady Bird Johnson
- ISBN-10
- 1617848190
- ISBN-13
- 9781617848193
- Series
- Lady Bird Johnson
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-09-01
- Publisher
- ABDO Publishing Company
- Author
- Joanne Mattern
Description
This book introduces young readers to the life of Lady Bird Johnson, beginning with her childhood in Karnack, Texas. Readers will become familiar with her kind heart as they learn about her years at the University of Texas, her marriage to Lyndon Johnson, and her time running KTBC radio station. Details of Mrs. JohnsonÍs time as First Lady, including her support of civil rights, Head Start, and various campaigns to promote nature and wildlife, are also discussed. The book also notes when the National Wildflower Research Center was opened. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.
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