Gertie : the darling duck of WWII
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Graef, Renee, illustrator.
Published
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2023].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781534111714, 1534111719
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Lexile measure
930L
Status
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Rhinelander - Juvenile Picture | SWA bio | Checked Out | June 20, 2024 |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Gertie -- (Duck)
Gertie -- (Duck) -- Juvenile literature.
Human-animal relationships -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Mallard -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Milwaukee (Wis.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Gertie -- (Duck)
Gertie -- (Duck) -- Juvenile literature.
Human-animal relationships -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Mallard -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Milwaukee (Wis.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
More Details
Published
Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2023].
Language
English
ISBN
9781534111714, 1534111719
Lexile measure
930
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"In 1945, against the backdrop of WWII, a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the plucky duck"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"In 1945, the attention of the United States, along with the rest of the world, was focused on World War II. After more than five years of fighting, downcast, war-weary people were looking for signs of hope of a better future. One April morning, a duck searching for a nesting spot lands on a tall post sticking out of the Milwaukee River. Situated near a busy drawbridge and the noisy city of Milwaukee, this was an unlikely, precarious spot for a soon-to-be-mama duck to build her nest. But that is exactly where Gertie (named by a local reporter) decides to make her home and lay her eggs. Once local newspapers report the story, crowds begin visiting the bridge to watch Gertie and speculate how she will safely hatch her babies. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful tale of the plucky duck, raising spirits, and giving readers a shared sense of community." -- Amazon.com.
Target Audience
930L,Lexile
Target Audience
Ages 6-10,Sleeping Bear Press.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Swanson, S., & Graef, R. (2023). Gertie: the darling duck of WWII . Sleeping Bear Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari and Renee, Graef. 2023. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII. Sleeping Bear Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari and Renee, Graef. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII Sleeping Bear Press, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Swanson, Shari,, and Renee Graef. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII Sleeping Bear Press, 2023.
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