The United States in 100 Words (In a Nutshell) - Couverture rigide

Dickmann, Nancy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0711242437 ISBN 13 : 9780711242432

Editeur : Happy Yak, 2019

Synopsis

How do you sum up a whole country in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From amendment to Vegas, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word-long description and beautiful illustration, providing a potted insight of what the USA means to people today: its roots, its values, its culture and customs. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell.

Along with some expected words, such as liberty and constitution, you'll also find less predictable words that will give you a fresh perspective. With speech, learn about the right to freedom of speech enshrined in the First Amendment. Through Rosa, learn about the civil rights movement and the African American woman who became one its icons by refusing to give up her bus seat. With words like hamburger, Manhattan, blues, freedom, Hollywood, immigrant, protest, superhero, Moon, Texas and Washington, gain perspective on the many facets of American culture.

Finally, you'll be asked, ​‘If you were to choose the 100 words, which would you pick?’

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, where she played baseball, ate hot dogs and read encyclopaedias for fun. She has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal, but still has yet to try Morris dancing. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children's books. Now, with Pushkin the Three-Legged Wonder Cat as her trusty assistant (in charge of lap-sitting), she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers. The highlight of her career so far has been getting to interview a real astronaut to find out how they use the toilet in space!

Paul Boston studied illustration and design at Brighton University, and is inspired by 1950s children's books, antique maps and diagrams, 17th Century engravings, Gothic art and Japanese prints. Paul's charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns, publishing projects and editorial commissions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Happy Yak
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0711242437
• ISBN 13: 9780711242432
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Boston Paul
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible