false 36869663 1679045 786235 0689851928 9780689851926 8 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178334517m/786235.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178334517s/786235.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/786235.America_A_Patriotic_Primer 4.50 36 America: A Patriotic Primer is a proud celebration of the individuals, milestones, and principles of this nation. Each busy spread features elaborately decorated letters of the alphabet, with one or two kids draped over its bars and loops, along with the highlighted concept or person: "N is for Native Americans, who came here first," "T is for Tolerance." Surrounding every letter is a veritable circus of entertaining and useful related information, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser (Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move). "J is for Jefferson," for example, is bordered with biographical details and quotations from Thomas Jefferson, while mini images depict the third president's famous home (Monticello), some of his inventions, and a description of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. This compelling picture book will work best as a supplement for children who are already immersed in basic American history at school. Teachers and parents will enjoy exploring with their kids every inch of the detailed, hand-drawn and illustrated U.S. map found in "U is for United States," explaining and elaborating on the historical lessons as appropriate. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter]]> 116311 4.20 189 50 730253 4.22 4129 765 2002 3 0 false Mon Nov 03 19:47:49 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 03 19:47:49 -0800 2008