The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History by Jennifer Armstrong

The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History by Jennifer Armstrong

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

Jennifer Armstrong knew she wanted to be an novelist since she was in first grade. She had a lot of fun making up stories and telling them to others. Her family valued literature, therefore she became a voracious reader of all genres of fiction. It was no surprise that she chose Smith College in Massachusetts to study English and American Literature. Armstrong has written nearly 50 novels for youngsters ranging in age from kindergarten to high school.

She's best recognized for her historical fiction, but she's also written picture books, easy readers, chapter books, young adult novels, and nonfiction. Armstrong presently resides in Saratoga Springs, New York, after growing up outside of New York City. With Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, Jennifer Armstrong won the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction. The American Library Association and the International Reading Association have named many of her novels Notable Books.

Jennifer Armstrong's website can be found at www.jennifer-armstrong.com, and her blog can be found at www.jennifer-armstrong.blogspot.com.

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ISBN 13	9780375812569
ISBN 10	0375812563
Title	The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Author	Jennifer Armstrong
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2006-08-22
Number of pages	368
Prizes	Winner of Parents' Choice Gold Award 2006
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.