The Wonders Of America

Author : Jenna Weissman Joselit
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0805070028

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The Wonders of America by Jenna Weissman Joselit Pdf

The selective relish with which most American Jews affirm their identity -- consuming kosher delicacies once a year, extravagantly celebrating the bar mitzvahs of their sons and the weddings of their daughters -- has usually given rise to satire or consternation. The Wonders of America offers an alternative perspective, for this pioneering social history of Jewish culture highlights the cultural ingenuity and adaptive genius of American Jewish life. Drawing on advertisements, etiquette manuals, sermons, and surveys, Jenna Weissman Joselit constructs a lively and humorous account of how three generations of American Jews created their distinctive American culture. This provocative, enlightening study describes the forging of a rich and exuberant modern Jewish identity and makes it clear that it is not the theoretical debates of rabbis and scholars but the small choices of daily life that shape and sustain a culture

Author : A. G. Smith
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486430447

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Wonders of the World Coloring Book by A. G. Smith Pdf

Attractive illustrations invite coloring book fans of all ages to visit 27 man-made wonders. Included are India's Taj Mahal, the hanging gardens in ancient Babylon, the Mayan temples of Tikal in Guatemala, the Abu Simbel in Egypt, England's Stonehenge, the colossus of Rhodes, the pyramids, the great wall of China, the leaning tower of Pisa, and more.

Author : Marion Dane Bauer
Publisher : Simon Spotlight
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1481427245

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Wonders of America Ready-to-Read Value Pack by Marion Dane Bauer Pdf

Emerging readers will love this Ready-to-Read value pack of six Ready-to-Read books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Wonders of America series takes children on a tour of the landmarks that make our country great. From the Statue of Liberty to Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon to Niagara Falls, children will love discussing the amazing things they’ve learned about the geography and history of our great nation. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: The Grand Canyon Niagara Falls The Rocky Mountains Mount Rushmore The Statue of Liberty Yellowstone

Author : Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822575702

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Seven Wonders of Ancient Central and South America by Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods Pdf

An introduction to the people, places, and beliefs behind seven creations of ancient Central and South America.

Author : Marion Dane Bauer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780689869440

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Niagara Falls by Marion Dane Bauer Pdf

Discusses the history and lore of Niagara Falls.

Author : Marion Dane Bauer
Publisher : Simon Spotlight
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534440357

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The Grand Canyon by Marion Dane Bauer Pdf

Visit the Grand Canyon as Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer takes you on a tour of one of our country’s greatest treasures in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Beginning readers will love learning about one of the great wonders of the United States: the Grand Canyon.

Author : Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822590705

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Seven Natural Wonders of Central and South America by Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods Pdf

Looks at seven natural wonders of Central and South America, including Angel Falls, the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon River.

Author : Tama Starr,Ed Hayman
Publisher : Currency
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020135237

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Signs and Wonders by Tama Starr,Ed Hayman Pdf

"Coauthored by the third-generation owner of Artkraft Strauss, the century-old company that built most of Times Square's landmark displays," this book details the history of "spectaculars," the giant animated signs best exemplified in Times Square.

Author : Alisa Solomon
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780805095296

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Wonder of Wonders by Alisa Solomon Pdf

A sparkling and eye-opening history of the Broadway musical that changed the world In the half-century since its premiere, Fiddler on the Roof has had an astonishing global impact. Beloved by audiences the world over, performed from rural high schools to grand state theaters, Fiddler is a supremely potent cultural landmark. In a history as captivating as its subject, award-winning drama critic Alisa Solomon traces how and why the story of Tevye the milkman, the creation of the great Yiddish writer Sholem-Aleichem, was reborn as blockbuster entertainment and a cultural touchstone, not only for Jews and not only in America. It is a story of the theater, following Tevye from his humble appearance on the New York Yiddish stage, through his adoption by leftist dramatists as a symbol of oppression, to his Broadway debut in one of the last big book musicals, and his ultimate destination—a major Hollywood picture. Solomon reveals how the show spoke to the deepest conflicts and desires of its time: the fraying of tradition, generational tension, the loss of roots. Audiences everywhere found in Fiddler immediate resonance and a usable past, whether in Warsaw, where it unlocked the taboo subject of Jewish history, or in Tokyo, where the producer asked how Americans could understand a story that is "so Japanese." Rich, entertaining, and original, Wonder of Wonders reveals the surprising and enduring legacy of a show about tradition that itself became a tradition. Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780785837954

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World's Greatest Wonders by Anonim Pdf

World's Greatest Wonders is an illuminating visual guide to 30 stunning man-made and natural wonders—with annotated 3-D reconstructions and cutaway models from various stages in human development that allow you to journey right to the heart of each of them. We live on a unique planet. The only one that we know of that has life. Amidst the budding civilizations and testaments to human creativity and ingenuity, great geological and ecological diversity have surrounded us since humans took their first steps. The Earth has developed into a truly astounding place to live. The clash of the natural forces that sculpted earth’s surface for millions of years has been supplemented by the great creative spirit of human beings, who have built their own wonders. We have before us a whole world, our own to explore and discover, to find and revel in the natural paradises created by the patient hand of nature as well as the astonishing constructions imagined by the genius of humankind. You just have to look around and take in the spectacle. The wonders: Stonehenge, Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Petra, Acropolis, Terracotta Army, The Colosseum, Teotihuacán, Nazca Lines, Chichen Itzá, The Moai, Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, Forbidden City, St. Peter’s Basilica, Taj Mahal, Empire State Building, Sydney Opera House, Antarctica, Galapagos Islands, The Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Sahara, Virunga National Park, Kilimanjaro, Anjajavy, Himalayas, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, and Tongariro. See the best of human and natural creation in the World's Greatest Wonders.

Author : Gary Prost
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Geology
ISBN : 0367859440

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North America's Natural Wonders by Gary Prost Pdf

Millions of Americans and international travelers go on road trips through the United States every year. Although many travel through these areas, most have little to no understanding of the geology or how the landscape came to be. Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape. It guides readers through the most iconic geologically-significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came to be. Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, Volume II focuses primarily on Central and Eastern North America, including the Appalachians, the Colorado Rockies, Austin-Big Bend Country, and the Sierra Madre. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features such as the Shenandoah Valley, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend National Park, and La Popa Basin of Nuevo Le n and Coahuila, Mexico, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites. Features Clearly explains the geology of regions with emphasis on landscape formation. Addresses issues of public interest such as earthquakes, mining, and climate change. Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features. Describes the major geologic features of North America through the device of a geologic tour for professionals as well as individuals without any geology training. Written in easy-to-understand language, the authors bring their own experience to the readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites first-hand. This detailed and extensive guide will explain to the curious layman, the interested general public, the rock hound, the student, and the geologist what they are seeing when they look at a roadcut, quarry, or interesting scenery. A full understanding of the genesis and history of the natural formations the reader might encounter will inspire travelers and enhance the experience far beyond simple sightseeing.

Author : Cotton Mather
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015036637943

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The Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather Pdf

Author : Jane Rumph
Publisher : Vine Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Miracles
ISBN : 1569552967

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Signs and Wonders in America Today by Jane Rumph Pdf

Author : Ford Cochran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1629972169

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Wonders of the National Parks by Ford Cochran Pdf

Author : Aileen Weintraub
Publisher : Sterling Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1454920041

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Secrets of the National Parks by Aileen Weintraub Pdf

A guide to some of America's most significant national parks reveals lesser-known points of interest and trivia about such sites as the Great Smoky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Denali.