The Name Game: A Look Behind the Labels

Donna M. Jackson, Ted Stearn

ISBN 10: 0670011975 / ISBN 13: 9780670011971

Published by Viking Books for Young Readers, 2009

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[ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Viking Pub Date: 5/28/2009 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 64 First edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Name Game: A Look Behind the Labels
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670011975
• ISBN 13: 9780670011971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Ted Stearn
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Did you ever wish your initials spelled something? (Or didn?t?) Do you know if you have a Googlegänger? Can your name influence the kind of person you are? or what you do?

When it comes to names, everyone has an opinion, and award-winning nonfiction author Donna Jackson explores the fascinating?and inspiring?subject with her familiar, straightforward reporting style. Combined with cartoonist Ted Stearn?s hilarious line drawings, this is a picture book that curious minds of all ages will devour.

About the Author

Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of many nonfiction books for young readers.  Her work includes What's So Funny? Making Sense of Humor, and, most recently, The Elephant Scientist - named a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor book, an NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade book, and an ALA Notable Children's Book.  She lives with her husband, Charlie, and their family in Colorado.

Ted Stearn is an illustrator and storyboard artist for several animated cartoons, including King of the Hill and Drawn Together. He lives in Los Angeles, California.