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The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History Hardcover - 2006

by Jennifer Armstrong; Roger Roth (Illustrator)

With full-color illustrations throughout, this book is destined to be a classic alongside "The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury." The perfect gift for Americans of every age, Tom Browkaw called "The American Story," "Lively and engaging... a wonderful gift."


From the publisher

American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country.

This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph--the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy--the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom--again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! "This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can't wait to share it with my grandchildren." --Tom Brokaw

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  • Title The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
  • Author Jennifer Armstrong; Roger Roth (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 368
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, New York
  • Date 2006-08-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780375812569 / 0375812563
  • Weight 3.61 lbs (1.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.94 x 9.3 x 1.09 in (27.79 x 23.62 x 2.77 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 1050
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005034822
  • Dewey Decimal Code 973

Media reviews

“This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.”

–Tom Brokaw

Citations

  • Booklist, 08/01/2006, Page 69
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 10/01/2006, Page 54
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2007, Page 186
  • Kirkus Best Children's Books, 12/01/2006, Page 3
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 07/15/2006, Page 719
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2006, Page 133

About the author

Ever since the first grade, Jennifer Armstrong knew that she would become an author. She loved making up stories and sharing them with others. Her family treasured books and this led her to become an avid reader of all types of fiction. It was no surprise when she chose to study English and American Literature at Smith College in Massachusetts. Armstrong is the author of over 50 books for children from kindergarten through high school. Best known for writing historical fiction, she has also been successful in
creating picture books, easy readers, chapter books, young adult novels, as well as nonfiction. Armstrong, who grew up outside of New York City, now lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. Jennifer Armstrong is the winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World. Many of her books have been designated as Notable Books by the American Library Association and the International Reading Association. For more information on Jennifer Armstrong, visit her website at www.jennifer-armstrong.com, or read her blog at www.jennifer-armstrong.blogspot.com.
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