Bibliograph

American moments, scenes from American history, Robert Burleigh ; illustrated by Bruce Strachan

Type

Label

American moments, scenes from American history, Robert Burleigh ; illustrated by Bruce Strachan

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American moments

Oclc number

52108580

Responsibility statement

Robert Burleigh ; illustrated by Bruce Strachan

Sub title

scenes from American history

Summary

A look at a cross-section of people and events in American history from 1621 to 2001 representing the many facets of American life

Table Of Contents

"Let the feasting begin" / October 1621 -- "We hold these truths . . ." / July 1776 / Crossing the Delaware / December 25, 1776 -- Alongside the Pacific / January 8, 1806 -- Follow the North Star" / Sunday in October 1851 -- Death of a President / April 14, 1865 -- Convicted-of voting! / June 17, 1873 -- Crazy Horse and Custer's last stand / June 25, 1876 -- Coming to America / September 13, 1893 -- Wright brothers take off / December 17, 1903 -- Escape artist / November 6, 1916 -- Paint this moment / Summer 1929 -- Fireside chat / March 12, 1933 -- Raising the flag / February 23, 1945 -- "Tired of giving in" / December 1, 1955 -- Jazz time / April 3, 1961 -- Up, up, up-to the moon! / July 20, 1969 -- We remember / October 2001 -- End notes

Target audience

primary

Classification

Contributor