America Is...
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Table of Contents
About The Book
What is America?
It is fifty states from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It is a flag of stars and stripes. It is farmers, miners, factory workers, bakers, and bankers. It is Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon, swamps and desert.
It is the stories of all of us, told together.
About The Author
Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children’s books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com.
About The Illustrator
Stacey Schuett has illustrated numerous books for children, including America Is...by Louise Borden, Night Lights by Steven Schnur, and Purple Mountain Majesties by Barbara Younger. She lives in Sebastopol, California.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (June 1, 2005)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416902867
- Ages: 6 - 9
- Fountas & Pinnell™ M These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System
Awards and Honors
- Children's Crown Gallery Award (also Lamplighter Award-same award)
Resources and Downloads
Common Core Suggestion
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): America Is... Trade Paperback 9781416902867(5.5 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Louise Borden Photograph by Robert Flischel(0.1 MB)
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