Author: Jerri Garretson
Publisher: Jerri Garretson
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Jerri Garretson lived a total of 33 years in Manhattan, Kansas, in three periods. This book features 55 topics about life in the years she was growing up there, plus 13 mini-biographies of teachers and neighbors that were important in her life. It is illustrated with over 800 photos of people, places, and events, and even everyday objects most of us no longer use. To assist readers unfamiliar with Manhattan, she has included maps, and to anchor local events to the nation and the world, there is a timeline. The book is thoroughly indexed. Though many dates and events are mentioned, it is not a history of the city, but rather an entertaining account about the way of life in that time and place. Please be aware that this is a 298 page, heavily illustrated book in the same fixed format as the printed book. As such, it is a download of about large download of approximately 227 MB and will take much longer to download than a novel in flowing format that has no illustrations.
No Place Like Home
Author: Jerri Garretson
Publisher: Jerri Garretson
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Jerri Garretson lived a total of 33 years in Manhattan, Kansas, in three periods. This book features 55 topics about life in the years she was growing up there, plus 13 mini-biographies of teachers and neighbors that were important in her life. It is illustrated with over 800 photos of people, places, and events, and even everyday objects most of us no longer use. To assist readers unfamiliar with Manhattan, she has included maps, and to anchor local events to the nation and the world, there is a timeline. The book is thoroughly indexed. Though many dates and events are mentioned, it is not a history of the city, but rather an entertaining account about the way of life in that time and place. Please be aware that this is a 298 page, heavily illustrated book in the same fixed format as the printed book. As such, it is a download of about large download of approximately 227 MB and will take much longer to download than a novel in flowing format that has no illustrations.
Publisher: Jerri Garretson
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Jerri Garretson lived a total of 33 years in Manhattan, Kansas, in three periods. This book features 55 topics about life in the years she was growing up there, plus 13 mini-biographies of teachers and neighbors that were important in her life. It is illustrated with over 800 photos of people, places, and events, and even everyday objects most of us no longer use. To assist readers unfamiliar with Manhattan, she has included maps, and to anchor local events to the nation and the world, there is a timeline. The book is thoroughly indexed. Though many dates and events are mentioned, it is not a history of the city, but rather an entertaining account about the way of life in that time and place. Please be aware that this is a 298 page, heavily illustrated book in the same fixed format as the printed book. As such, it is a download of about large download of approximately 227 MB and will take much longer to download than a novel in flowing format that has no illustrations.
Johnny Kaw
Author: Devin Scillian
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627530061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Five minutes after his birth, Johnny Kaw is over six feet tall and still growing. When he outgrows his crib and even their town, his parents decide to move west where "little" Johnny can have plenty of room to play. After the family crosses the wide Missouri River to Kansas, Johnny sits down to play with his dog. His bottom ends up making the valley where his family will settle. And when Johnny clears stones from a field so his father can plow, he ends up creating the Rocky Mountains in the process. The legendary folk hero shapes the state's landscape by carving out valleys and creating prairies with his bare hands. Why, he even takes on a tornado when it threatens the family farm. Kansas native Devin Scillian spins a rollicking, rhyming yarn based on the tall tale of Johnny Kaw. Comedic, exaggerated artwork from artist Brad Sneed brings this character to BIG life.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627530061
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Five minutes after his birth, Johnny Kaw is over six feet tall and still growing. When he outgrows his crib and even their town, his parents decide to move west where "little" Johnny can have plenty of room to play. After the family crosses the wide Missouri River to Kansas, Johnny sits down to play with his dog. His bottom ends up making the valley where his family will settle. And when Johnny clears stones from a field so his father can plow, he ends up creating the Rocky Mountains in the process. The legendary folk hero shapes the state's landscape by carving out valleys and creating prairies with his bare hands. Why, he even takes on a tornado when it threatens the family farm. Kansas native Devin Scillian spins a rollicking, rhyming yarn based on the tall tale of Johnny Kaw. Comedic, exaggerated artwork from artist Brad Sneed brings this character to BIG life.
The Mythical West
Author: Richard W. Slatta
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1576075885
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture. Ever since the days of the 49ers and George Armstrong Custer, the Old West has been America's most potent source of legend. But it is sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction. Did you know, for example, that Annie Oakley was a talented marksman who shot an estimated 40,000 rounds per year while practicing and performing for Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show in the late l800s? Or that many interpreters believe that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is not just a fairy tale, but also a Populist allegory? These are just two of the folk legends dissected and examined in this veritable cultural geography. The volume covers everything from billionaire Howard Hughes and composer Aaron Copeland to Aztlan (the legendary first city of the Aztecs) and Area 51, the top-secret U.S. Air Force base at Groom Lake, Nevada, that has fascinated UFO and conspiracy buffs.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1576075885
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture. Ever since the days of the 49ers and George Armstrong Custer, the Old West has been America's most potent source of legend. But it is sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction. Did you know, for example, that Annie Oakley was a talented marksman who shot an estimated 40,000 rounds per year while practicing and performing for Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show in the late l800s? Or that many interpreters believe that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is not just a fairy tale, but also a Populist allegory? These are just two of the folk legends dissected and examined in this veritable cultural geography. The volume covers everything from billionaire Howard Hughes and composer Aaron Copeland to Aztlan (the legendary first city of the Aztecs) and Area 51, the top-secret U.S. Air Force base at Groom Lake, Nevada, that has fascinated UFO and conspiracy buffs.
Kansas
Author: Charles Fredeen
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822540823
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Introduces the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of Kansas.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822540823
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Introduces the history, geography, people, industries, and other highlights of Kansas.
TALL TALES
Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
THE TALL TALES MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE TALL TALES MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR TALL TALES KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.
Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
THE TALL TALES MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE TALL TALES MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR TALL TALES KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.
The Parade of Heroes
Author: Tristram Potter Coffin
Publisher: Anchor Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Publisher: Anchor Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Poems & Pictures
Author: Jerri Garretson
Publisher: Jerri Garretson
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
These forty-nine poems were written between 1963 and 1973, years of the author's young adulthood from high school through college, to young motherhood. They were highly influenced by the immense amount of reading she was required to do for both high school and college classes for majors in English literature and psychology, as well as personal experiences, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. The author, who is a published photographer and graphic artist, has illustrated the poems with her pictures (photos, drawings and other creations). None of the pictures were created to illustrate the poems they accompany, and were taken or created between 1967 and 2022, but are chosen add to the experience of the poems, which range from the deeply serious to capricious, from thoughtful to truly silly. To preserve the design of the pages, this ebook's pages are in a fixed format. The book is 67 pages long.
Publisher: Jerri Garretson
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
These forty-nine poems were written between 1963 and 1973, years of the author's young adulthood from high school through college, to young motherhood. They were highly influenced by the immense amount of reading she was required to do for both high school and college classes for majors in English literature and psychology, as well as personal experiences, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. The author, who is a published photographer and graphic artist, has illustrated the poems with her pictures (photos, drawings and other creations). None of the pictures were created to illustrate the poems they accompany, and were taken or created between 1967 and 2022, but are chosen add to the experience of the poems, which range from the deeply serious to capricious, from thoughtful to truly silly. To preserve the design of the pages, this ebook's pages are in a fixed format. The book is 67 pages long.
American Motorcyclist
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
American Motorcyclist magazine, the official journal of the American Motorcyclist Associaton, tells the stories of the people who make motorcycling the sport that it is. It's available monthly to AMA members. Become a part of the largest, most diverse and most enthusiastic group of riders in the country by visiting our website or calling 800-AMA-JOIN.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
American Motorcyclist magazine, the official journal of the American Motorcyclist Associaton, tells the stories of the people who make motorcycling the sport that it is. It's available monthly to AMA members. Become a part of the largest, most diverse and most enthusiastic group of riders in the country by visiting our website or calling 800-AMA-JOIN.
Pourquoi Stories
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 153414126X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In Pourquoi Stories, readers will read four different tales that try to explain the hows and whys in the natural world. Readers will recognize some of their favorite stories growing up and discover new ones. Books include mature, complex themes at a low readability to engage struggling readers. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 153414126X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In Pourquoi Stories, readers will read four different tales that try to explain the hows and whys in the natural world. Readers will recognize some of their favorite stories growing up and discover new ones. Books include mature, complex themes at a low readability to engage struggling readers. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
To the Stars
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Industries
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Industries
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description