America A Patriotic Primer by Lynne Cheney and illustrated by Robin Preuss Glasser, published in 2002, from front book flap: "America: A Patriotic Primer is a succinct history of the United States, an ABC of the principles on which this country was founded, and a book for children and families to pore over, discuss, and cherish. A is for America, the land that we love, B is for the Birthday of this country of ours...To choose the twenty-six people and ideas that comprise the book, Lynne Cheney has drawn on a life-time of learning about the American past, and on the inspiration that comes from witnessing recent history firsthand. Illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser imbues Mrs. Cheney's words with childlike joy through her exuberant drawings. Together they have created a patriotic primer, a book that teaches history by celebrating the diversity, tenacity, and faith of the American people. This A to Z of America frames the story-and the miracle-of our country."
A is for Abigail An Almanac of Amazing American Women by Lynne Cheney and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, published in 2003, from front book flap: "Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser collaborated on America: A Patriotic Primer, which captured the imagination of American children and became a national best-seller. Now they turn their hands to A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women and bring the great women of American history to life. Filled to the brim with words and pictures that celebrate the remarkable (although often unmarked) achievements of American women, this is a book to relish and to read again and again. Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families-everyone-will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women."
America's Promises by Alma Powell and illustrated by Marsha Winborn, published in 2003, is about "America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth - was founded in 1997 to challenge the nation to make our children a national priority. Our mission is to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling five promises of young people." Get this book to read about the five promises that over 500 organizations are working to fulfill the promises!
Yankee Doodle America by Wendell Minor, published in 2006, from front book flap: "If you traveled the roads of colonial America, colorful hand-painted signs would greet you when you came across an inn or tavern, and inside, folks would be gathered who would be eager to share the news of the day. Wendall Minor invites us on just such a journey through America in the days of its struggle for independence. Each striking illustration, painted on hand-carved replicas of these signs, introduces readers to the people, places and events that gave birth to our nation. Beginning with the Stamp Act that angered the patriots and inspired the "Sons of Liberty" to protest, Minor takes us on a journey where we meet George Washington (who gave his farewell speech to his soldiers at Fraunces Tavern) and Thomas Jefferson (who penned the first draft of the Declaration of Independence at a Philadelphia tavern), among many historical figures, and learn about the documents and battles that keep the fight for freedom alive. Wendell Minor has crated a book of great beauty - every image invites the reader into it and offers up a sense of mystery to spark their curiosity about the history of our great nation." This book I got at a professional development for educators presented at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas!
A is for Abigail An Almanac of Amazing American Women by Lynne Cheney and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, published in 2003, from front book flap: "Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser collaborated on America: A Patriotic Primer, which captured the imagination of American children and became a national best-seller. Now they turn their hands to A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women and bring the great women of American history to life. Filled to the brim with words and pictures that celebrate the remarkable (although often unmarked) achievements of American women, this is a book to relish and to read again and again. Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families-everyone-will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women."
America's Promises by Alma Powell and illustrated by Marsha Winborn, published in 2003, is about "America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth - was founded in 1997 to challenge the nation to make our children a national priority. Our mission is to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling five promises of young people." Get this book to read about the five promises that over 500 organizations are working to fulfill the promises!
Yankee Doodle America by Wendell Minor, published in 2006, from front book flap: "If you traveled the roads of colonial America, colorful hand-painted signs would greet you when you came across an inn or tavern, and inside, folks would be gathered who would be eager to share the news of the day. Wendall Minor invites us on just such a journey through America in the days of its struggle for independence. Each striking illustration, painted on hand-carved replicas of these signs, introduces readers to the people, places and events that gave birth to our nation. Beginning with the Stamp Act that angered the patriots and inspired the "Sons of Liberty" to protest, Minor takes us on a journey where we meet George Washington (who gave his farewell speech to his soldiers at Fraunces Tavern) and Thomas Jefferson (who penned the first draft of the Declaration of Independence at a Philadelphia tavern), among many historical figures, and learn about the documents and battles that keep the fight for freedom alive. Wendell Minor has crated a book of great beauty - every image invites the reader into it and offers up a sense of mystery to spark their curiosity about the history of our great nation." This book I got at a professional development for educators presented at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas!
