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American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
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028386
ISBN
9780375812569
Grade PK-AD
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Description
I'm always shocked when someone tells me they dislike history and find it boring. I've always loved history because it's the magnificent story of our past triumphs, tragedies, endurance, courage, heartbreak, justice, injustice, adventure, freedom, change how could that be boring? This treasury of stories shows readers that American history isn't just about dates and facts, it's about the amazing events that have brought our country to where it is today. Starting with the establishment of the first city in 1564 and ending with the election of 2000, it includes 100 stories that show America's character and its history. All kinds of stories are included; well-known and obscure, funny and sad, admirable and disgraceful. The stories are easy-to-read narratives of true events or descriptions_1 remarkable accomplishments. Each story is about 3-4 pages long and pages feature full-color illustrations. Stories are presented chronologically but there are notes following some of them that identify other stories that link together as well as suggestions for further reading. Help students see that history is full of captivating, motivating, heartbreaking, and interesting stories with this great treasury. By Jennifer Armstrong, 358 pgs, hc. ~ Rachel
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| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Knopf Publishing Group |
| Author: | Jennifer Armstrong |
| Grades: | PK-AD |
| ISBN: | 9780375812569 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.55 |
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