Sweet Land of Liberty (Volume 1) - Couverture rigide

Gingrich, Callista

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1596982926 ISBN 13 : 9781596982925

Editeur : Regnery Kids, 2011

Synopsis

How did America become the land of the free?

In Sweet Land of Liberty, Ellis the Elephant sets off on a quest to find out.

Through an amazing afternoon at the library, Ellis travels through time and discovers the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation’s unique history, including,

• the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving
  
• the Boston Tea Party
  
• George Washington crossing the Delaware
  
• pioneers settling the great frontier
  
• the first man on the moon

and many more of the astounding events and people whose dreams, courage, and hard work have made America great.

With its vivid illustrations and charming rhymes, Sweet Land of Liberty is a must read for children and parents alike who want to explore our nation’s great history—and discover why America is a free and exceptional nation.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Callista Gingrich is the president of Gingrich Productions. She and her husband, Newt, host and produce documentary films. Recent films include The First American, Divine Mercy, A City Upon a Hill, America at Risk, and Nine Days that Changed the World. Mrs. Gingrich is the author of the New York Times bestselling children's series featuring Ellis the Elephant. Recent books include Hail to the Chief, Christmas in America, From Sea to Shining Sea, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, and Sweet Land of Liberty. She is also the co-author of Rediscovering God in America and Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny. Mrs. Gingrich is the voice for several audio books, including A Nation Like No Other and To Save America. She is also the president of the Gingrich Foundation, a charitable non-profit corporation. Mrs. Gingrich resides in McLean, Virginia with her husband, Newt Gingrich.

Susan Arciero is an award-winning illustrator of numerous children's books, including Hail to the Chief, Christmas in America, From Sea to Shining Sea, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, Sweet Land of Liberty, Nat, Nat the Nantucket Cat and Cornelius Vandermouse: The Pride of Newport. Growing up in Massachusetts and traveling the world as a member of a military family, Susan lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her husband, three children, and two basset hounds.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Regnery Kids
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1596982926
• ISBN 13: 9781596982925
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Arciero Susan
• Nombre de pages: 28
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible