ISBN: 155337908X

This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series introduces young readers to the famous writer, comedian, world traveler and lecturer. This poor boy born Sam Clem… More...

This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series introduces young readers to the famous writer, comedian, world traveler and lecturer. This poor boy born Sam Clemens grew up to write books that changed literature in America and around the world. Celebrated around the world for his humorous writings, Mark Twain often had little to laugh about in his life. He was plagued by financial difficulties, and his wife and three of his children all died before him. Despite these setbacks, he maintained the broadly appealing sense of humor that made him the first American star. From his Mississippi boyhood, through the Civil War, his years of fame following the publication of Huckleberry Finn, and his business reversals and family tragedies, Mark Twain's story is a fascinating trip through a changing United States. Includes many photos, reproductions of contemporary art and artifacts, newspaper excerpts, a timeline of Twain's life, an index and a list of places to visit. biographies,children's books,historical,literary,6 - 8 years,9 - 12 years Biographies, Kids Can Press<

ISBN: 155337908X

Best-selling author, world traveler, much-loved comedian - Mark Twain was all of these things and more. He was also a riverboat pilot, lecturer and the first American celebrity. Despite t… More...

Best-selling author, world traveler, much-loved comedian - Mark Twain was all of these things and more. He was also a riverboat pilot, lecturer and the first American celebrity. Despite the many tragedies in his own life, Mark made people all over the world laugh. He also encouraged them to think about such serious topics as racism. Did you know Mark Twain was not Mark's real name? He was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He chose "Mark Twain" as a reminder of his days on the Mississippi River. Mark often skipped school when he was a boy and had many adventures. He nearly drowned in the Mississippi nine times! The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of Mark's most famous books. Mark based the mischievous character of Tom on himself. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in 1885 and is still popular around the world. Meet Mark Twain and find out where he got his ideas for his many books. Discover how his writing still entertains and inspires readers today. Book jacket. biographies,children's,children's books,historical,literary,6 - 8 years,9 - 12 years Biographies, Kids Can Press, Limited<

2008, ISBN: 9781553379089

Kids Can Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 32 Seiten, Publiziert: 2008-03-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.87 kg, Biografien, Kinderbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Kids Can Press, 2008