The Story of Johnny Appleseed cover

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

Author: Aliki

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 785
Points per Word 0.000637
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book describes the wandering of John Chapman, whose devotion to planting apple trees made him a legendary figure in American history.

Quick Summary

The book tells the story of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, who wandered across America planting apple trees and became a legendary figure in American history, showing his simple lifestyle of wearing patched clothes and carrying only what he needed while devoted to his mission. It explores themes of perseverance, selflessness, and The Last Summer of the Death Warriorsing impact one determined person can have on communities, as Chapman traveled from place to place to help pioneer families grow food and build settlements. If your child enjoys picture book biographies like "The Little House" or stories about real American heroes, they'll love this look at one of history's most unusual and admirable figures. This 785-word book with a 3.9 AR level is ideal for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are reading at an early intermediate level and want to learn about a fascinating historical person.