| Boxed-Amer Legends -Lib 6v Contributor(s): Powerkids Press (Manufactured by) |
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ISBN: 0823970590 ISBN-13: 9780823970599 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $106.88 Product Type: Boxed Set Published: September 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Social Studies |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Who was the real Johnny Appleseed? Did Jim Bowie actually wrestle alligators? Featuring six American folk heroes, this series tells the stories of these legendary people within the cultural history of each figure's time. Children will not only learn about these classic legends, but also will discover how the stories came about and why not all the stories about these heroes are true. Readers will be able to explore the character of each historical figure, learn about how each legendary person has become part of America's cultural heritage, and how the lives of these figures continue to be celebrated today. |