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