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Mark Twain for Kids : His Life & Times, 21 Activities Volume 7

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Overview

Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life as children journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in the rough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers--steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveler, businessman, lecturer, newspaper reporter, and most important, author--and how these experiences influenced his writing. Twain-inspired activities include making printer's type, building a model paddlewheel boat, unmasking a hoax, inventing new words, cooking cornpone, planning a newspaper, observing people, and writing maxims. An extensive resource section offers information on Twain's classics, such as Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as a listing of recommended web sites to explore.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781556525278
  • ISBN-10: 1556525273
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press
  • Publish Date: July 2004
  • Dimensions: 8.48 x 10.98 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.04 pounds
  • Page Count: 160
  • Reading Level: Ages 10-13

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