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Speaking of America : United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History by Jared Cohen (2024, Hardcover)

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Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History by Cohen, Jared [Hardcover]

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSimon & Schuster Children's Publishing

ISBN-101665922265

ISBN-139781665922265

eBay Product ID (ePID)13065336791

Product Key Features

Book TitleSpeaking of America : United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History

Number of Pages112 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicSocial Science / Politics & Government, History / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.), People & Places / United States / General

IllustratorShih, Vivian, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorJared Cohen

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight27.3 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width10.5 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2023-031805

ReviewsCohen's inviting and informative book of short quotes, excerpted from longer speeches from all 46 U.S. presidents, showcases the power words have to shape and reflect history. . . . Shih's appealing color illustrations support these carefully chosen quotes and the thoughtful explanations on their impact and why they still matter. Useful for debating and speech writing, thanks to the included writing tips.

Grade FromThird Grade

SynopsisA New York Times bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut children's book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words and inspiring hope for the future of America. From 1776 to the present day, the Presidents of the United States have been America's most important public speakers. Their words have inspired change throughout the highs and lows of history, from the Declaration of Independence to declarations in support of civil rights, and everything in between. Why did George Washington call for "good faith and justice towards all nations" in his farewell address? What did it mean for Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim, in the middle of the Great Depression, that "the only thing to fear is fear itself?" And in one of the most famous presidential speeches ever given, the Gettysburg Address, why did Abraham Lincoln choose to begin with math ("four score and seven years ago")? In Speaking of America , the meaning and historical impact of quotes from the first forty-five American presidents are illuminated with wit and warmth. Full of fascinating facts that take listeners behind the scenes of American history, this captivating nonfiction book shows how US presidents have used their words to encourage, explain, assert, and defend--while equipping future leaders with the knowledge that they too have the power to change the world.

LC Classification NumberE176.8.C64 2024