Cover of Boss of the plains

Boss of the plains

The Hat that Won the West

by Laurie M. Carlson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover how John Stetson designed the famous hat that became a symbol of the American West. Follow his journey as he creates a hat that everyone wanted to wear on the plains. This tale celebrates creativity and determination in a fun and simple way.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalBiographyAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0789424797
Pages
38
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published
1998
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,561

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Stetson, John Batterson, 1830-1906 -- Juvenile literature.Stetson, John Batterson, 1830-1906.Hatters -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Hat trade -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.Hats -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.Hatters.Hats.HatsHattersHat tradeHistoryJuvenile literatureBiography

People

John Batterson Stetson (1830-1906)

Places

United States