The Story of Betty White

Name: The Story of Betty White
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9798886509366
Price: 17.99 NZD
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An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

By Tam Warner Minton and Pearl Law and Tam Minton

Series: The Story of Biographies

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"Betty White was once one of the funniest comedians on television. Before she became a TV star, she was a little girl who loved animals and nature. This chapter book biography for kids ages 6 to 9 tells the story of how Betty White went from being a kid growing up in Illinois to a famous actress, comedian, animal advocate, and author"--

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Discover the life of Betty White in this chapter book biography for ages 6 to 9 Discover the life of Betty White-a story about confidence, imagination, and being silly for young readers ages 6 to 9 Betty White was a comedian, producer, and TV star. Before she became famous, she was a little girl in California who loved animals and wanted to be a park ranger. She worked hard to become one of the first women to star in her own TV show, and played many characters who did things differently. Explore how she went from driving trucks during World War II, to being a beloved celebrity-even into her nineties! Independent reading-This Betty White biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own. Critical thinking-Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Betty's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy-Find out how Betty's kindness, curiosity, and daring made her a talented performer and inspired others to change their thinking. How will Betty's bravery and humor inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like- Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, Eliza Hamilton, Simone Biles, and Misty Copeland.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886509366

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Contributors:

Illustrated by Pearl Law

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Pearl Law Penguin Books Series: The Story of Biographies Tam Minton Tam Warner Minton

About the Author

TAM WARNER MINTON is an award-winning writer, blogger, author, and photographer. A former university lecturer and college consultant, Tam is a true believer that knowledge is power, and that education is always a positive force.

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