Through the lens of the land that has come to be known as America,
award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures
centuries of historyA Place Called America takes the long view of
the land’s history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants
up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies,
forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their
relatives whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution and who
contributed in unique ways to World War II and more. Meet immigrant
communities who came to the land from all around the world—at
different times and against all odds, even with staunch United
States immigration policies. And meet enslaved ancestors who were
brought to the land against their will and whose labor and
experience changed the story forever.Expert picture book maker
Jennifer Thermes deftly weaves the threads of these communities’
narratives together, while giving each the spotlight they
deserve—using the land itself as a unifying lens. Illustrated
with dazzling maps, A Place Called America is a visual delight. It
is an info-packed read, with sidebars, an author’s note, and a
timeline supplementing the accessible text.A Place Called America
will challenge its readers to think critically about the stories we
tend to take for granted about our own history.
General
Imprint: |
Abrams Books for Young Readers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2023 |
Authors: |
Jennifer Thermes
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Dimensions: |
254 x 330mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
64 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4197-4389-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4197-4389-9 |
Barcode: |
9781419743894 |
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