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Highlights
- Through the lens of the land that has come to be known as America, award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history.
- 6-9 Years
- 13.1" x 10.2" Hardcover
- 64 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Description
Book Synopsis
Through the lens of the land that has come to be known as America, award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history. A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today, and challenges its readers to think critically about the stories we tend to take for granted about our own history. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives whose ideas formed the basis of the Constitution and who contributed in unique ways to World War II and more. Meet immigrant communities who came to the land from all around the world--at different times and against all odds, even with staunch United States immigration policies. And meet enslaved ancestors who were brought to the land against their will and whose labor and experience changed the story forever. Expert picture book maker Jennifer Thermes deftly weaves the threads of these coed read, with sidebars, an author's note, and a timeline supplementing the accessible text.Review Quotes
***STARRED REVIEW***
"A necessary addition to any educational institution or the personal library of any kid who wants to "work toward a better future for all who live upon the land." History made relevant."--Kirkus
***STARRED REVIEW***
"Manhattan (2019) author Thermes broadens her scope in this concise, inclusive, and handsomely illustrated tour of American history, which focuses on the land that came to be known as the United States and the diverse immigrants who came to populate it."
--Booklist
"This book too has the look and feel of a classic that readers will revisit time and again to fully absorb the details in both text and illustration."--The Horn Book Magazine
About the Author
Jennifer Thermes is a map illustrator and the author-illustrator of books for children, including Manhattan and Horse Power. She lives in Connecticut.Dimensions (Overall): 13.1 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Theme: United States, 19th Century
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jennifer Thermes
Language: English
Street Date: August 15, 2023
TCIN: 88567948
UPC: 9781419743894
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-0459
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
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