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.
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Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha are married and have created several children's books together, including Digger Man and Trashy Town , an ALA Notable Book. Zimmerman was born in Ohio and grew up in New York, Utah, and California. When she was young, she loved exploring nature, reading comic books, and riding her
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