John Hancock
Title | John Hancock PDF eBook |
Author | Harlow Giles Unger |
Publisher | Turner Publishing Company |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2000-09-01 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 162045923X |
PRAISE FOR HARLOW GILES UNGER'S NOAH WEBSTER: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN AMERICAN PATRIOT "Noah Webster was a truly remarkable man; shrewd, passionate, learned and energetic, God-fearing and patriotic. Mr. Unger has done a fine job reintroducing him to a new generation of Americans."-Washington Times "Superb biography. . . . Don't miss this stirring book." -Florence King, The American Spectator
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?
Title | Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Fritz |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 1997-03-17 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 069811440X |
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.
A Picture Book of John Hancock
Title | A Picture Book of John Hancock PDF eBook |
Author | David A. Adler |
Publisher | Holiday House |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2020-01-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780823444861 |
Protestor, patriot, and signer of the declaration of Independence, John Hancock. His life revealed for picture book readers. When the British started imposing unfair taxes on the colonists, John Hancock decided to stand up to the injustice and dedicate himself to the public good. He would later serve as a delegate to the First Continental Congress, president of the Second Continental Congress, and signer of the declaration of Independence. This Founding Father is made accessible to young children through clear and concise text paired with watercolor art. "Using a warm, subdued palette, Himler's paintings bring Hancock and his times to life," says Booklist. Back matter includes a note, a timeline, source notes, a selected bibliography, and recommended websites. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
John Hancock
Title | John Hancock PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Cleven Sisson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781882859450 |
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The Baron of Beacon Hill
Title | The Baron of Beacon Hill PDF eBook |
Author | William M. Fowler |
Publisher | |
Pages | 404 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Looks closely at Hancock's life as both a merchant and a statesman to provide insight into the social history of the entire Revolutionary period.
The John Hancock Club
Title | The John Hancock Club PDF eBook |
Author | Louise Borden |
Publisher | |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Clubs |
ISBN | 9781428748439 |
Third grader Sean McFerrin wants to be part of the good penmanship club, but it all depends on how well he learns the new cursive writing.
John Hancock
Title | John Hancock PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Koslow |
Publisher | Franklin Watts |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780531114292 |
Recounts the life of the colonial statesman, merchant, and patriot who became prominent during the American Revolution.