Hildegard Of Bingen: Woman Of Vision

By Carol Reed-Jones

Book Overview

In this biography, the first in English for young readers ages 10 and up, explore the life of Hildegard of Bingen, 12th-century woman writer, composer, healer, naturalist, diplomat and philosopher. Read her words and those of the people who wrote to her and about her. Perform one of her songs. Make one of her recipes. See the places she lived, the alphabet she invented, and experience life from a medieval perspective. 70 pages, softcover 6"x9". Includes b&w illustrations, map, recipe, printed music to a song, index, and bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965083314
• ISBN13: 9780965083317
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Paper Crane Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fascinating book, nothing else like it out there

There's been a lot written about Hildegard of Bingen lately, but this is the only book - and it's a wonderful book - that is suitable for older elementary and middle schoolers. My daughter and her friends have really enjoyed this book - the stories from Hildegard's life are very interesting, beautifully written and inspirational (whether you are religious or not). Hildegard was an amazing woman and this is the only book that will allow young readers to discover that for themselves. Highly recommended!