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For the most part, each book in the childhood of famous americans series has 15 chapters. Inside text is in excellent condition and appears to be unread and unused. Childhood of famous americans one of the most popular series ever published for young americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. When i was an elementary student i read every book in the childhood of famous americans series that my elementary school library had. They really focus on the character and family life of the people, and how their early experiences and decisions formed them into the great men and women they became. Childhood of famous americans educational from last. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies easily read by children of eight and up todays youngster is swept right into history. Written by numerous authors in the 1940s through the 1960s, each of these easytoread, illustrated chapter books details the life of a boy or girl who grew up to be an american herofrom statesmen to inventors, artists to. Augusta stevenson 18691976 was a writer of childrens literature and a teacher.

In the book george washington by augusta stevenson george washington goes from being a very bad kid to being very kind and leading adult. The young patriots series is a completely different series. There is so much that can be gleaned from reading a good biography. Each book has an easytoread story about a boy or girl who grows up to be famous as an inventor, statesman, nurse, doctor, explorer, or some other worthy occupation. New releases, upcoming books, video, excerpts and special features. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Common knowledge series childhood of famous americans readytoread. The chapters follow a predictable pattern, mostly focusing on the childhood of the american in discussion.

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