Eliza's Cherry Trees: Japan's Gift to America

By Andrea Zimmerman

Book Overview

Pioneering world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate Eliza Scidmore dreamed of beautifying the nation's capital, where she lived. Her dream became a reality in 1912 when, because of her years of persistence, cherry trees were planted across Washington, DC. This picture book for young readers tells the inspiring story.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589809548
• ISBN13: 9781589809543
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7