Fritz, Jean
Overview
| Works: | 238 works in 1,164 publications in 6 languages and 79,520 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Biographies History Fiction Autobiographical fiction Autobiographies Children's audiobooks Biographical fiction Interviews |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Performer, Editor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.F919, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Jean Fritz
- Homesick : my own story by Jean Fritz( Book )
- China homecoming by Jean Fritz( Book )
- Surprising myself by Jean Fritz( Book )
- Homesick : my own story by Jean Fritz( Recording )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Allison McClintic Marion( )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- China homecoming by Jean Fritz( )
- Jean Fritz reads Homesick, my own story by Jean Fritz( Recording )
- Homesick, my own story by Jean Fritz( Visual )
- Meet the authors, volume V( Book )
- Good conversation! : a talk with Jean Fritz( Visual )
- And then what happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz by Steven Otfinoski( Book )
- Jean Fritz : a critical biography by Elizabeth Ann Rumer Hostetler( Book )
- Where was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by Jean Fritz, illustrated by Margot Tomes( Book )
- A Visit with Jean Fritz( Visual )
- Jean Fritz( Recording )
- Jean Fritz comes home by Camila Pacheco-Fores( Book )
- Readers as writers : a display packet of letters and photos from children's authors and illustrators( Book )
- The potential of controlled release herbicides for the suppression of unwanted vegetation by John Frederick Friedhoff( Book )
- Part of Jean Fritz, all of Tomie Depaola : 1st Annual Bookfair Teacher's Conference by Jean Fritz( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Jean Fritz
And then what happened, Paul Revere? by
Jean Fritz(
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36 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in English and held by 3,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride
36 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in English and held by 3,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride
The double life of Pocahontas by
Jean Fritz(
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34 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in English and Persian and held by 3,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures
34 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in English and Persian and held by 3,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures
Shh! we're writing the Constitution by
Jean Fritz(
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25 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Japanese and held by 2,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787
25 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Japanese and held by 2,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787
What's the big idea, Ben Franklin? by
Jean Fritz(
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36 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 2,701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
36 editions published between 1966 and 2011 in English and held by 2,701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
Will you sign here, John Hancock? by
Jean Fritz(
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23 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation
23 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation
The cabin faced west by
Jean Fritz(
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44 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in English and held by 2,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania
44 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in English and held by 2,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania
Why don't you get a horse, Sam Adams? by
Jean Fritz(
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33 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse
33 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse
Where was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by
Jean Fritz(
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20 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 2,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman
20 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 2,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman
The great little Madison by
Jean Fritz(
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14 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and held by 2,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States
14 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and held by 2,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States
Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! by
Jean Fritz(
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18 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in English and held by 2,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life of the dynamic twenty-sixth president, discussing his conservation work, hunting expeditions, family life, and political career
18 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in English and held by 2,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life of the dynamic twenty-sixth president, discussing his conservation work, hunting expeditions, family life, and political career
You want women to vote, Lizzie Stanton? by
Jean Fritz(
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13 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 2,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her trademark humor and anecdotal style, the Newbery Honor Award-winner and preeminent biographer for young people turns her attention to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the lively, unconventional spokeswoman of the woman suffrage movement. Convinced from an early age that women should have the same rights as men, Lizzie embarked on a career that changed America
13 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 2,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With her trademark humor and anecdotal style, the Newbery Honor Award-winner and preeminent biographer for young people turns her attention to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the lively, unconventional spokeswoman of the woman suffrage movement. Convinced from an early age that women should have the same rights as men, Lizzie embarked on a career that changed America
Where do you think you're going, Christopher Columbus? by
Jean Fritz(
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14 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 2,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies
14 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 2,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies
Make way for Sam Houston by
Jean Fritz(
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8 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in English and held by 2,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War
8 editions published between 1985 and 1998 in English and held by 2,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War
Can't you make them behave, King George? by
Jean Fritz(
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28 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays the life of King George the Third of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution
28 editions published between 1976 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 2,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays the life of King George the Third of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution
Traitor : the case of Benedict Arnold by
Jean Fritz(
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24 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in English and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money
24 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in English and held by 1,994 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money
Flight : the journey of Charles Lindbergh by
Robert Burleigh(
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2 editions published between 1991 and 1997 in English and held by 1,971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how Charles Lindbergh achieved the remarkable feat of flying nonstop and solo from New York to Paris in 1927
2 editions published between 1991 and 1997 in English and held by 1,971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how Charles Lindbergh achieved the remarkable feat of flying nonstop and solo from New York to Paris in 1927
Weekly Reader Childrens Book Club presents George Washington's breakfast by
Jean Fritz(
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27 editions published between 1969 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast
27 editions published between 1969 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast
Around the world in a hundred years : from Henry the Navigator to Magellan by
Jean Fritz(
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22 editions published between 1993 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps"--Title page verso
22 editions published between 1993 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps"--Title page verso
Leonardo's horse by
Jean Fritz(
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and Korean and held by 1,859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells about Leonardo da Vinci's life and the story of his model clay horse that was destroyed before he could make a bronze statue. Also tells the story of Charles Dent who fulfilled da Vinci's dream and make a twenty four foot bronze horse statue in the late 1990s
5 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and Korean and held by 1,859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells about Leonardo da Vinci's life and the story of his model clay horse that was destroyed before he could make a bronze statue. Also tells the story of Charles Dent who fulfilled da Vinci's dream and make a twenty four foot bronze horse statue in the late 1990s
Who's that stepping on Plymouth Rock? by
Jean Fritz(
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18 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 1,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the history of Plymouth Rock since the Pilgrims first landed on it to the present day
18 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in English and held by 1,819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates the history of Plymouth Rock since the Pilgrims first landed on it to the present day
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Related Identities
- Tomes, Margot Illustrator Photographer
- DePaola, Tomie 1934- Illustrator
- Hyman, Trina Schart Illustrator
- Washington, George 1732-1799
- Wimmer, Mike Illustrator
- Columbus, Christopher
- Revere, Paul 1735-1818
- DiSalvo, DyAnne Illustrator
- Pocahontas -1617
- United States Constitutional Convention (1787)
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Associated Subjects
Adams, Samuel, America American loyalists American Revolution (1775-1783) Arnold, Benedict, China Columbus, Christopher Constitutional Convention (United States : 1787) Constitutional history Dent, Charles C Discoveries in geography Discovery and exploration, Spanish Explorers Families Feminists Franklin, Benjamin, Fritz, Jean Frontier and pioneer life Generals George--III,--King of Great Britain, Governors Great Britain Hancock, John, Henry, Patrick, Houston, Sam, Indian women Kings and rulers Legislators Lindbergh, Charles A.--(Charles Augustus), Madison, James, Pennsylvania Pocahontas, Powhatan Indians Powhatan women Presidents Revere, Paul, Roosevelt, Theodore, Spain Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, Statesmen Suffragists Texas Transatlantic flights United States United States.--Congress.--Senate United States.--Continental Army Virginia Virginia--Jamestown Washington, George, Women--Suffrage
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Alternative Names
Fritz, J. 1915-
Fritz, J. G. 1915-
Fritz, Jaen G. 1915-
Fritz, Jean Guttery 1915-
Guttery, Jean
Jean Fritz American children's writer
Jean Fritz americká spisovatelka
Jean Fritz amerikai író
Jean Fritz auteure de littérature d'enfance américaine
Jean Fritz escritora de literatura infantil estadounidense
Jean Fritz schrijfster uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika
프리츠, 진 1915-
ジーン・フリッツ
フリッツ, ジーン
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