Cartoon History of the United States by Larry Gonick (English) Paperback Book

Description: Cartoon History of the United States by Larry Gonick What? You don't know what a Burgess is? — You can't outline the Monroe Doctrine? — Recall the 14th Amendment? — Explain the difference between a sputnik and a beatnik?Then you need "The Cartoon History of the United States"to fill those gaps. From the first English colonies to the Gulf War and the S&L debacle, Larry Gonick spells it all out from his unique cartoon perspective. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This cartoon guide to US history begins in the English colonies and continues to the present day. The book presents such milestones in US history as the House of Burgesses, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Civil War, the Great Depression, the labour and civil rights movements, American expansion and the Gulf War. Larry Gonick is the author of "The Cartoon History of the Universe". Back Cover What? You dont know what a Burgess is? -- You cant outline the Monroe Doctrine? -- Recall the 14th Amendment? -- Explain the difference between a sputnik and a beatnik? Then you need The Cartoon History of the United Statesto fill those gaps. From the first English colonies to the Gulf War and the S&L debacle, Larry Gonick spells it all out from his unique cartoon perspective. Author Biography Larry Gonick has been creating comics that explain histo Larry Gonick has been creating comics that explain history, science, and other big subjects for more than forty yearry, science, and other big subjects for more than forty years. He wrote his first guide, "Blood from a Stone: A Cartoon s. He wrote his first guide, "Blood from a Stone: A Cartoon Guide to Tax Reform", in 1977. He has been a calculus instruGuide to Tax Reform", in 1977. He has been a calculus instructor at Harvard (where he earned his BA and MA in mathematicctor at Harvard (where he earned his BA and MA in mathematics) Review "A perfect gift for that teenager who simply cant get American history straight . . . "-- "San Francisco Chronicle"Gonicks irreverent humor is effective . . . the text sparkles . . . "-- "Los Angeles Times" . . . a vital, dynamic, and consistently challenging panorama of our past."-- "The Comics Journal Description for Teachers/Educators With lively drawings and surprisingly thorough text, Gonick rides with Paul Revere and flies with Sputnik through the salient points of our nations history. In the tradition of Gonicks The Cartoon Guide to the Universe, and other books in the series, this is an entertaining and informative way to fill in those ever-widening gaps in our historical knowledge. Cant outline the Monroe Doctrine, discuss the importance of the 14th Amendment, or explain the reasons behind the savings and loan debacle? Gonicks Cartoon History of the United States will set the record straight in a clear and ticklingly visual way. Details ISBN0062730983 Author Larry Gonick Pages 400 Language English ISBN-10 0062730983 ISBN-13 9780062730985 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.020 Illustrations Yes Year 1991 Publication Date 1991-08-31 Illustrator Larry Gonick Imprint HarperReference Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 13-17 Short Title CARTOON HIST OF THE US Series Cartoon History of the Modern World Residence San Francisco, CA, US Publisher William Morrow & Company DOI 10.1604/9780062730985 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1991-08-14 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43646784;

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