Through the lens of the land that has come to be referred to as The usa, award-winning picture book writer Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history.
A Place Known as America takes the long view of the land’s history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today, and challenges its readers to think critically about the stories we tend to take without any consideration about our own history. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land Known as Turtle Island and their relatives whose ideas formed the basis of the Constitution and who contributed in unique how you can World War II and more. Meet immigrant communities who came to the land from all over the world—at different times and against all odds, even with staunch United States immigration policies. And meet enslaved ancestors who were brought to the land against their will and whose labor and experience changed the story without end.
Expert picture book maker Jennifer Thermes deftly weaves the threads of these communities’ narratives together, giving each the spotlight they deserve and the usage of the land itself as a unifying lens. Illustrated with colorful, dazzling maps,
A Place Known as America is a visual delight. It is an info-packed read, with sidebars, an writer’s note, and a timeline supplementing the accessible text.
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