Stuff Every American Should Know

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On sale Jun 05, 2012 | 144 Pages | 9781594745836

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Full of fun history trivia and illustrated how-to skills, this pocket-sized gift book answers all your burning questions about American history and culture!

This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump? Plus:

• All about the Declaration of Independence
• Ten Books Every American Should Read
• Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
• The History of the Statue of Liberty
• How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie

Jam-packed with must-know patriotic facts, this pocket-sized book is the perfect stocking stuffer or gag gift for history buffs.
Denise Kiernan is a journalist, producer, and the New York Times best-selling author of the narrative nonfiction books, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City. View titles by Denise Kiernan
Joseph D’Agnese is a journalist, author and ghostwriter who has written for both adults and children. With his wife, Denise Kiernan, he has authored several books on U.S. history, including Signing Their Lives AwaySigning Their Rights Away, and Stuff Every American Should Know. They live in North Carolina. View titles by Joseph D'Agnese

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Full of fun history trivia and illustrated how-to skills, this pocket-sized gift book answers all your burning questions about American history and culture!

This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump? Plus:

• All about the Declaration of Independence
• Ten Books Every American Should Read
• Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
• The History of the Statue of Liberty
• How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie

Jam-packed with must-know patriotic facts, this pocket-sized book is the perfect stocking stuffer or gag gift for history buffs.

Author

Denise Kiernan is a journalist, producer, and the New York Times best-selling author of the narrative nonfiction books, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City. View titles by Denise Kiernan
Joseph D’Agnese is a journalist, author and ghostwriter who has written for both adults and children. With his wife, Denise Kiernan, he has authored several books on U.S. history, including Signing Their Lives AwaySigning Their Rights Away, and Stuff Every American Should Know. They live in North Carolina. View titles by Joseph D'Agnese

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