Children's Book of America

What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? Filled with history & folktales, songs & poems, heroes & everyday Americans, this indispensable book is a classic collection of great Americana, accompanied by wonderful paintings that bring to life in rich detail the story of our nation's heritage. From tales of national heroes like Abigail Adams & Robert E. Lee, to stories of adventure & ingenuity such as Lewis & Clark's explorations & Thomas Edison's inventions, to songs & poems about American life like Home on the RangeÓ & Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,Ó this book is a celebration of our nation's history & spirit for the youngest Americans.Bennett, William J. is the author of 'Children's Book of America', published 1998 under ISBN 9780788193583 and ISBN 0788193589.