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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-101635651883
ISBN-139781635651881
eBay Product ID (ePID)237604935
Product Key Features
Book TitleWords That Built a Nation : Voices of Democracy That Have Shaped America's History
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicSocial Science / Politics & Government, History / United States / General, History / General
IllustratorYes, Mcdevitt, Mary Kate
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMarilyn Miller, Dan Tucker, Ellen Scordato
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight28.7 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"Forty-one speeches, letters, and other documents deemed significant in this country's history, wrapped in succinct explanatory notes and glosses....glimpses of this country's complicated history and character...illuminate its tapestry of divisive issues and unifying ideals.:-- Kirkus Reviews "Words can be powerful and, as this collection of 41 documents and speeches shows, they can even influence history. ...The overall effect is not simply how these documents shaped American history but also how they continue to be relevant today. A terrific tool for understanding American history and government." -- Angela Leeper, Forty-one speeches, letters, and other documents deemed significant in this country's history, wrapped in succinct explanatory notes and glosses....glimpses of this country's complicated history and character...illuminate its tapestry of divisive issues and unifying ideals.:-- Kirkus Reviews|9781635651881|
Grade FromFifth Grade
SynopsisOriginally published in 1999, this acclaimed work brought together the United States' most important historical essays, speeches, and documents into one accessible collection for kids. Now revised, revamped, and expanded for the 21st century, it includes landmark statements that impact the nation today. Full color., When originally published in 1999, Words That Built a Nation was hailed for bringing together the United States' most important historical essays, speeches, and documents into one accessible collection for kids. Now, this history lovers' must-have is back, and it's been revised, revamped, and expanded for the 21st century. From the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the updated collection preserves the documents of the first edition and introduces the landmark statements that are impacting our nation today. With all new illustrations, a refreshed design, and complementary background information behind each of the documents, Words That Built a Nation is the ultimate tour of United States history, created to engage, inspire, and equip kids with the knowledge they need to change and shape their world. "This book is attractive and the presentation engaging."-School Library Journal, The ultimate tour of United States' most inspiring speeches, quotes, and leaders--the perfect gift for kids who love history and want to make a difference in the future. Together in one essential collection, this selection of the United States' most important historical documents and speeches immerses kids in the ideas and words that have shaped American democracy. Now, this young history lovers must-have gift has been revised and revamped for the 21st century. From the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, this updated edition introduces the landmark statements and moments that are impacting our nation today. With powerful illustrations important background information and context, Words That Built a Nation is an up-to-date and breathtaking look at U.S. history.
