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.

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Author:   R. Kent Rasmussen
Publisher:   Chicago Review Press
Imprint:   Chicago Review Press
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781556525278

ISBN 10:   1556525273
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 July 2004
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Appealing ... a useful resource for teachers and student researchers. -- Children's Literature

Appealing . . . a useful resource for teachers and student researchers. - Children's Literature <br>

""Appealing ... a useful resource for teachers and student researchers."" -- Children's Literature

Author Information

R. Kent Rasmussen is the author of several bestselling books on Mark Twain, including Mark Twain A to Z, which won the ALA's award for adult reference work, Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls, and The Quotable Mark Twain. He is also the author of Farewell to Jim Crow, a New York Public Library Best Book for Teens. He lives in Thousand Oaks, California.

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