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The Children's Book of America
ISBN: 0684849305
ISBN-13: 9780684849300
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A collection of poems, stories, and songs that celebrate the history and people of the United States. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1998
Size: 9.5 x 12.75 inches
Weight: 1.8 pounds
Ages: 3 to 4
Pages: 112
Synopses
Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems.
Publisher's Notes
Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett and Michael Hague's marvelous new treasury, The Children's Book of America. Filled with history and folktales, songs and poems, heroes and everyday Americans, this indispensable book is a classic collection of great Americana, accompanied by wonderful paintings that bring to life in rich detail the story of our nation's heritage. Like its bestselling predecessors, The Children's Book of Virtues and The Children's Book of Heroes, this beautifully illustrated collaboration will provide children with a marvelous introduction to such virtues as compassion, perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. As William Bennett and Michael Hague show, these traits have shaped American history and lie at the heart of our national character. Martin Luther King has a dream -- and racial justice in America will never be the same. Walt Whitman listens -- and weaves poetry from the lilting music of Americans at their labors. A great Indian chief mourns -- and the path to his wife's side opens up the Grand Canyon. From tales of national heroes like Abigail Adams and Robert E. Lee, to stories of adventure and ingenuity such as Lewis and Clark's explorations and Thomas Edison's inventions, to songs and poems about American life like "Home on the Range" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," The Children's Book of America is a marvelous celebration of our nation's history and spirit for the youngest Americans.
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The Children's Book of America
Editor-William J. Bennett; Illustrator-Michael Hague
Simon & Schuster, 1998-11-02. Hardcover. Like New. We suggest the use of priority shipping, where available. Media mail can take up to three weeks for delivery. We ship every business day. Used books may not contain original publisher materials, ie cd and infotrak ( more information) Offered by textbook recycle (United States)
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The Children's Book Of America
Bennett, William J. (Edt)
Simon & Schuster, 1998-11-01. Hardcover. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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The Children's Book of America
Bennett, William J
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1998. NOT an ex library or remainder book. Gift inscription on front endpaper. 112 pages are bright and clean with fantastic color illustrations. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is clipped. A wonderful storybook for adults and children to enjoy together.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Excellent Book Condition/Excellent Dust Jacket. Illus. by Michael Hague. 12 1/2". ( more information) Offered by Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller (United States)
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The Children's Book of America
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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1998. The Children's Book of America by William J. Bennett. Oversize hardback story/picture book is quite clean and in very good+ condition with very good dust jacket in a Brodart protector-nice looking book. NOT AN EX-LIB!. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Hague, Michael. ( more information) Offered by Harvs Books (United States)
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The Children's Book of America
Bennett, William J. & Michael Hague
Simon & Schuster. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 1998. Hardcover. 0.58 x 12.2 x 9.3 Inches; 112 pages . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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The Children's Book Of America (Qty: 15)
Michael Hague(Illustrator), William J. Bennett(Editor)
Simon & Schuster, 1998. Hardcover. Brand New. 12.80 x 9.50 x 0.80. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 28.8 oz. Filled with stories of the heroes and virtues that populated the pages of its bestselling predecessors, The Children's Book of Heroes and The Children's Book of Virtues, this glorious volume presents stories, songs, and poems that show children what it means to be an American. 125 color illustrations. -- Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett and Michael Hague's marvelous new treasury, The Children's Book of America. Filled with history and folktales, songs and poems, heroes and everyday Americans, this indispensable book is a classic collection of great Americana, accompanied by wonderful paintings that bring to life in rich detail the story of our nation's heritage. Like its bestselling predecessors, The Children's Book of Virtues and The Children's Book of Heroes, this beautifully illustrated collaboration will provide children with a marvelous introduction to such virtues as compassion, perseverance, ingenuity, and hard work. As William Bennett and Michael Hague show, these traits have shaped American history and lie at the heart of our national character. Martin Luther King has a dream -- and racial justice in America will never be the same. Walt Whitman listens -- and weaves poetry from the lilting music of Americans at their labors. A great Indian chief mourns -- and the path to his wife's side opens up the Grand Canyon. From tales of national heroes like Abigail Adams and Robert E. Lee, to stories of adventure and ingenuity such as Lewis and Clark's explorations and Thomas Edison's inventions, to songs and poems about American life like Home on the Range and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Children's Book of America is a marvelous celebration of our nation's history and spirit for the youngest Americans. Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems. Stories, poems, and songs on America: a follow-up to best sellers from Bennett like The Children's Book of Virtues. -- MayerÂ. . ( more information) Offered by Books and More by the Rowe (United States)
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Editor-William J. Bennett; Illustrator-Michael Hague
Simon & Schuster, 1998-11-02. Hardcover. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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The Children's Book of America
William J. Bennett
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THE CHILDREN'S BOOK of AMERICA
Bennett, William J
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998 HB, matte laminated boards in like DJ, 112pp, col illust. This is a pristine book and DJ. The only retreat from fine is miniscule wear to edges and corners of DJ and corners of book, now protected in archival film. Inside is square, clean and tight. Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems. 870g when packed. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Hague, Michael. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Grandmahawk's Eyrie (Australia)
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