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title: "MINN OF THE MISSISSIPPI: A Newbery Honor Award Winner – An Educational Story About a Snapping Turtle's Mississippi River Journey for Kids (Ages 10-12)"
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# Mississippi River Journey Snapping Turtle Protagonist Newbery Honor Winner MINN OF THE MISSISSIPPI: A Newbery Honor Award Winner – An Educational Story About a Snapping Turtle's Mississippi River Journey for Kids (Ages 10-12)

**Price:** 21076CFA
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## Summary

> 🐢 Embark on a timeless river adventure that every young explorer needs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MINN OF THE MISSISSIPPI: A Newbery Honor Award Winner – An Educational Story About a Snapping Turtle's Mississippi River Journey for Kids (Ages 10-12)
- **How much does it cost?** 21076CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect for Ages 10-12:** Tailored content that balances fun and learning for upper elementary readers.
- • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Dive into a Newbery Honor classic that captivates young minds with rich history and adventure.
- • **Immersive Educational Journey:** Follow Minn the snapping turtle on an engaging voyage through the iconic Mississippi River Valley.
- • **Visually Stunning Illustrations:** Beautifully crafted pictures that bring the Mississippi River and its ecosystem to life.
- • **Highly Acclaimed by Parents & Educators:** 4.8-star rating from 400+ reviews proves it’s a must-have for every child’s bookshelf.

## Overview

MINN OF THE MISSISSIPPI is a 1952 Newbery Honor Award-winning children’s book that educates ages 10-12 about the Mississippi River Valley through the captivating journey of Minn, a snapping turtle. Combining historical narrative with vivid illustrations, it offers an immersive learning experience highly praised by parents and educators alike.

## Description

A 1952 Newbery Honor Book The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.

Review: gorgeous book - Should be required reading for all elementary school kids in North America
Review: Five Stars - Wonderful book for reading with children. Gives a great understanding of the Mississippi river.

## Features

- Houghton Mifflin

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,075,219 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #459 in Children's Books on Frogs & Toads #477 in Children's Books on Weather #1,001 in Children's Books on Country & Farm Life |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 405 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ gorgeous book
*by S***E on 27 April 2024*

Should be required reading for all elementary school kids in North America

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by T***E on 18 September 2016*

Wonderful book for reading with children. Gives a great understanding of the Mississippi river.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book!!
*by W***Y on 16 October 2025*

This is such a great book! I highly recommend it as a tool for teaching children about nature and geography or for children who enjoy adventure stories. The book follows Minn, a three legged snapping turtle, as she travels along the Mississippi River encountering many experiences along the way.

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