America
“America” by Lynne Cheney, published by Simon and Schuster on May 21, 2002, is a first edition work that spans 40 pages. This book presents a succinct history of the United States, structured as an ABC primer that highlights the foundational principles of the nation. Aimed at children and families, it invites readers to explore and discuss the key figures and ideas that have shaped American history.
In this engaging format, readers will find a celebration of the diversity, tenacity, and faith of the American people. The collaboration between Cheney and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser brings a vibrant, childlike joy to the narrative, making it accessible and enjoyable for young audiences. The book serves as a resource for understanding important concepts related to history, politics, and social science, framing the story of the United States in a way that encourages curiosity and appreciation for the nation’s heritage.
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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.
A is for America,
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.
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