America : A Patriotic Primer | 
| Author: Lynne Cheney
Creator: Robin Preiss Glasser
Publisher: Simon Schuster Children's Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 47024
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 10.6 x 0.4
ISBN: 0689851928
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
EAN: 9780689851926
ASIN: 0689851928
Publication Date: May 21, 2002
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Amazon.com Review
Written by Lynne Cheney, author and wife of Vice President Richard Cheney, to honor this "beautiful land made more beautiful still by our commitment to freedom," IAmerica: A Patriotic Primer/I is a proud celebration of the individuals, milestones, and principles of this nation. Each busy spread features elaborately decorated letters of the alphabet, with one or two kids draped over its bars and loops, along with the highlighted concept or person: "N is for INative Americans/I, who came here first," "T is for ITolerance/I." Surrounding every letter is a veritable circus of entertaining and useful related information, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser (IAlexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move/I). "J is for IJefferson/I," for example, is bordered with biographical details and quotations from Thomas Jefferson, while mini images depict the third president's famous home (Monticello), some of his inventions, and a description of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. This compelling picture book will work best as a supplement for children who are already immersed in basic American history at school. Teachers and parents will enjoy exploring with their kids every inch of the detailed, hand-drawn and illustrated U.S. map found in "U is for IUnited States/I," explaining and elaborating on the historical lessons as appropriate. (All ages) I--Emilie Coulter/I
Product Description
P IAmerica: A Patriotic Primer/I 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. P IA is for /IAmerica,I BR the land that we love. BR B is for the/I BirthdayBR Iof this country of ours..../I P 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. BRBR This A to Z of America frames the story -- and the miracle -- of our country.
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 America A Patriotic Primer October 20, 2008
This is the second book I have purchased by Lynne Cheney. I purchase this for my eight year old daughter. The book goes through the alphabet giving bits of information about America. My daughter loved it. It gives just enough information to keep her interested. Loved the illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser. I highly recommend.
America A Patriotic Primer October 19, 2008
Lynne Cheney loves America and loves children. You have to open and look at the pages to appreciate all the wonderful facets; artwork, history, family, love of a nation. She helps us love and appreciate our nation. Our nation benefits when people are reading Lynn's books to children or young and old are reading this and the other books written by Lynne.
America : A Patriotic Primer February 12, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Book is great the Kids love it. They also can learn a lot from this Book. It is number 1-A perfect for Kids.
Book A {atriotic Primer April 29, 2006
25 out of 35 found this review helpful
It is a excellent book for both children and adults. I have purchased this book for my Granddaughter who is 6 years old.
 Left wing anti-semites don't read this December 1, 2005
8 out of 46 found this review helpful
Why is it that outside Savage and Coulter it is the lefties among us that use the most intemperate language. The absurdity of an anti-semite calling a reasoned intelligent woman like Ms. Cheney a Nazi is laughable. Take a look in the mirror pal
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