The United States in 100 Words
Words & Pictures (Verlag)
978-0-7112-4243-2 (ISBN)
How do you sum up a whole country in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From amendment to Vegas, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word-long description and beautiful illustration, providing a potted insight of what the USA means to people today: its roots, its values, its culture and customs. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell.
Along with some expected words, such as liberty and constitution, you'll also find less predictable words that will give you a fresh perspective. With speech, learn about the right to freedom of speech enshrined in the First Amendment. Through Rosa, learn about the civil rights movement and the African American woman who became one its icons by refusing to give up her bus seat. With words like hamburger, Manhattan, blues, freedom, Hollywood, immigrant, protest, superhero, Moon, Texas and Washington, gain perspective on the many facets of American culture.
Finally, you'll be asked, ‘If you were to choose the 100 words, which would you pick?’
Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, where she played baseball, ate hot dogs and read encyclopaedias for fun. She has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal, but still has yet to try Morris dancing. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children’s books. Now, with Pushkin the Three-Legged Wonder Cat as her trusty assistant (in charge of lap-sitting), she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers. The highlight of her career so far has been getting to interview a real astronaut to find out how they use the toilet in space! Paul Boston studied illustration and design at Brighton University, and is inspired by 1950s children’s books, antique maps and diagrams, 17th Century engravings, Gothic art and Japanese prints. Paul’s charming depictions of people and places have been commissioned for global advertising campaigns, publishing projects and editorial commissions.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Ancient
Americas
Atlantic
Pacific
Colony
Flag
Yellowstone
Canyon
Independence
Liberty
Exploration
Big
Plains
Tribe
Islands
Borders
Constitution
Amendment
States
Pioneer
Gold
Silicon
Neighborhood
Pueblo
Turkey
Pumpkin
Mississippi
Bayou
Barbecue
Parade
Bison
Eagle
Rodeo
Baseball
Hamburger
Drive-through
Texas
Spanish
Cotton
Jeans
Washington
Protest
Congress
Presidency
Lakes
Mountains
Secession
Gettysburg
Slavery
Equality
Justice
Faith
Immigrant
Berlin
Citizenship
Rosa
Moon
Frontier
Crisis
Volunteer
Vote
Suffrage
Labor
Industry
Conserve
Oil
Blues
Nashville
Disney
Superhero
War
Woodstock
Veteran
Memorial
Freedom
Speech
Bridges
Railroad
Road
Automobile
Prohibition
Vegas
Elvis
Television
Manhattan
Skyscraper
Soul
Hip-hop
School
Library
Press
Pulitzer
Hollywood
Broadway
Bowl
Hoops
Arts
Revolution
Opportunity
Young
Author's Note
Timeline
United States Map
Glossary
Index & Find Out More
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.09.2019 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | In a Nutshell |
| Illustrationen | Paul Boston |
| Zusatzinfo | color illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 235 x 290 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Geschichte / Politik |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7112-4243-7 / 0711242437 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7112-4243-2 / 9780711242432 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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