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Feb 13, 2018 | ISBN 9781635651881 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
Feb 13, 2018 | ISBN 9781635651898 | Middle Grade (10 and up) Buy
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Feb 13, 2018 | ISBN 9781635651881 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
Feb 13, 2018 | ISBN 9781635651898 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
The ultimate tour of United States’ most inspiring speeches, quotes, and leaders—the perfect gift for kids who love history and want to make a difference in the future.Together in one essential collection, this selection of the United States’ most important historical documents and speeches immerses kids in the ideas and words that have shaped American democracy. Now, this young history lovers must-have gift has been revised and revamped for the 21st century. From the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, this updated edition introduces the landmark statements and moments that are impacting our nation today.With powerful illustrations important background information and context, Words That Built a Nation is an up-to-date and breathtaking look at U.S. history.
Ellen Scordato, a writer and editor, is the author of several biographies, including The Three Stooges, Sarah Winnemucca: Paiute Indian… More about Ellen Scordato
“Forty-one speeches, letters, and other documents deemed significant in this country’s history, wrapped in succinct explanatory notes and glosses….glimpses of this country’s complicated history and character…illuminate its tapestry of divisive issues and unifying ideals.:–Kirkus Reviews
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