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More copies of this ISBN:America: A Patriotic Primerby Lynne Cheney
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:America: A Patriotic Primer is a succinct history of the United States, an ABC of the principles on which this country was founded, and a book for children and families to pore over, discuss, and cherish. the land that we love. B is for the Birthday of this country of ours.... To choose the twenty-six people and ideas that comprise the book, Lynne Cheney has drawn on a lifetime of learning about the American past, and on the inspiration that comes from witnessing recent history firsthand. Illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser imbues Mrs. Cheney's words with childlike joy through her exuberant drawings. Together they have created a patriotic primer, a book that teaches history by celebrating the diversity, tenacity, and faith of the American people. This A to Z of America frames the story — and the miracle — of our country. Review:"[A] well-intentioned...if rather listless alphabet book....A competent though less than compelling tribute." Publishers Weekly Review:"Glasser's cheerful watercolor-and-ink illustrations are the greatest strength of this ambitious project.....Though the concept and busy design require some extra effort, this well-meant exploration of our history and heritage packs a huge amount of information between its covers." Kirkus Reviews Synopsis:This picture book introduction to the founding principles of our country is written by Lynne Cheney, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and wife of Vice President Dick Cheney. More than an alphabet book, it is a primer of American history, a book for families to pore over and discuss, and celebration of American diversity, faith, and tenacity. Full color. Synopsis:The wife of Vice President Dick Cheney introduces the founding principles of America to younger readers in this alphabet picture book that doubles as a primer of American history and a celebration of faith and diversity. Full color. Synopsis:More than an alphabet book, this is a primer of American history, a book for families to pore over and discuss, and a celebration of American diversity, faith, and tenacity. Each letter of the alphabet stands for an idea ("S is for Suffrage, " "T is for Tolerance") or for an historical figure ("J is for Jefferson, " "K is for King"). Each idea is illustrated in words, through quotations from historical sources; and in pictures, through exuberant and detailed drawings by renowned illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser. All of Mrs. Cheney's net proceeds from America go to the American Red Cross and to projects that foster appreciation of American history. A portion of Simon & Schuster's profits go to First Book, an organization that promotes childhood literacy in America. About the AuthorLynne Cheney's most recent book is the New York Times bestseller, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, illustrated by Greg Harlin. She is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers America: A Patriotic Primer, A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women, When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots, A Time for Freedom: What Happened When in America, and Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America, and has written a memoir, Blue Skies, No Fences. Mrs. Cheney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Vice President Richard B. Cheney.Robin Preiss Glasser is the number one New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, written by Jane O'Connor; Our Fifty States and America: A Patriotic Primer, both written by Lynne Cheney. She lives in Southern California with her family. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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