Whom You Know: READ THIS: AMERICA: THE MAKING OF A NATION Written by Charlie Samuels

Thursday, November 11, 2010

READ THIS: AMERICA: THE MAKING OF A NATION Written by Charlie Samuels

When I saw the America:The Making of a Nation book, I automatically fell in love with it! My students know that I crave knowledge about America's rich past. This book was right up my alley. I also loved that it was interactive. Each page had something you could lift and learn even more. When I did a bit more research about this book before presenting it to my class, I came across the website http://www.lbkidsbooks.net/america/. As I scrolled to the bottom, I saw where you could vote to help donate books to kids. This really impressed me and I checked it out. I took the poll and submitted my votes to donate a book. I plan to have my students do this as an assignment. I can't stress enough to them about the importance of helping others as well as learning about our great nation.

America, The Making of a Nation is an outstanding book! The reader is taken on a journey spanning from the birth of our nation through current, 21st century, events. This book is beautifully laid out and is extremely engaging. The artwork is stunning and the interactive aspect of the book makes it such an interesting read. I have always found history to be captivating, but this book will even appeal to those who are less than enthusiastic about the topic. Although this book is not lengthy, it is chock full of information. Each and every page offers so much information and there is even more detail to be found under flaps, in pull outs, inserts, song lyrics, etc.! For a young reader (or any reader for that matter), the interactive aspect of this book makes learning about the history of our country fun and interesting. America, The Making of a Nation is a great read for anyone, young or old! Perhaps the most awesome part is saved for the very end...a foldout replica of the Declaration of Independence!

“America: The Making of a Nation” is a wonderful way to create a little patriot in your home. It is so engaging with breathtaking photos staring with the first page. I am so proud to be an American and this book amplifies those feelings. This book will help children to get excited about American History with its “lift the flap” information and easy to understand timelines. Totally interactive, both I and my daughter were anxiously turning the pages to learn more. You can see the great emotion from the author and pride he has in the history of a country in making. Truthfully this is one of the best produced books around and a great value. “America: The Making of a Nation” is a treasure for all and one-of-a-kind! Make sure to order several copies as you will want to share it with friends and family!

Whom You Know Highly Recommends America: The Making of a Nation!

Commemorating the history, culture, and important figures of our nation's fascinating past, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers announces the first of four books acquired in an aggressive pre-emptive deal with Roar Publishing, an inventive new packager. Launching this September – just in time for the 2008 Presidential Election – is the lavishly illustrated and highly interactive AMERICA: The Making of a Nation (ISBN: 0-316-03170-4; Price: $19.99), which offers readers of every age a fresh and compelling look at the history of our country.

Inspired by America: The Making of a Nation, we would like to let YOU voice your opinion during this election season. Voting can be inspirational, fun, and educational too. It empowers you to make a difference in the world!

Check out the topics below and vote on them to help make a difference. For every 100 votes cast here, you will help readers because Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is donating a book to First Book to help a child in need. Can you help us reach our maximum goal of 86,000 books donated?

Revealed through the lens of an anonymous journal, readers take a chronological journey through watershed moments throughout American history in this deluxe large-format novelty book that explores the ideals and values upon which our nation was built. From the Founding Fathers' signing of the Declaration of Independence through current events of the 21st century, AMERICA offers an in-depth look at the making of our nation in an accessible volume that is chockfull of innovative novelty components, including lift-the-flap postcards, removable song lyrics, and even a foldout true-to-size replica of the Declaration of Independence. With a first-printing of 125,000, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will publish AMERICA with an embossed, textured flag cover that includes a shiny embedded crystal star.

AMERICA

: THE MAKING OF A NATION

Written by Charlie Samuels

September 2008 / All Ages / $19.99

ISBN: 978-0-316-03170-7

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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