Download or read book American Fun written by John Beckman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an animated and wonderfully engaging work of cultural history that lays out America’s unruly past by describing the ways in which cutting loose has always been, and still is, an essential part of what it means to be an American. From the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have defied their stodgy rules and hierarchies with pranks, dances, stunts, and wild parties, shaping the national character in profound and lasting ways. In the nation’s earlier eras, revelers flouted Puritans, Patriots pranked Redcoats, slaves lampooned masters, and forty-niners bucked the saddles of an increasingly uptight middle class. In the twentieth century, fun-loving Americans celebrated this heritage and pushed it even further: flappers “barney-mugged” in “petting pantries,” Yippies showered the New York Stock Exchange with dollar bills, and B-boys invented hip-hop in a war zone in the Bronx. This is the surprising and revelatory history that John Beckman recounts in American Fun. Tying together captivating stories of Americans’ “pursuit of happiness”—and distinguishing between real, risky fun and the bland amusements that paved the way for Hollywood, Disneyland, and Xbox—Beckman redefines American culture with a delightful and provocative thesis. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
Download or read book Molly Just for Fun written by Teri Witkowski and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Molly! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Molly's stories - girls can make a patriotic paper garland, race to the finish in Molly's Lend-a-Hand Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Download or read book American Fun written by John Beckman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an animated and wonderfully engaging work of cultural history that lays out America’s unruly past by describing the ways in which cutting loose has always been, and still is, an essential part of what it means to be an American. From the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have defied their stodgy rules and hierarchies with pranks, dances, stunts, and wild parties, shaping the national character in profound and lasting ways. In the nation’s earlier eras, revelers flouted Puritans, Patriots pranked Redcoats, slaves lampooned masters, and forty-niners bucked the saddles of an increasingly uptight middle class. In the twentieth century, fun-loving Americans celebrated this heritage and pushed it even further: flappers “barney-mugged” in “petting pantries,” Yippies showered the New York Stock Exchange with dollar bills, and B-boys invented hip-hop in a war zone in the Bronx. This is the surprising and revelatory history that John Beckman recounts in American Fun. Tying together captivating stories of Americans’ “pursuit of happiness”—and distinguishing between real, risky fun and the bland amusements that paved the way for Hollywood, Disneyland, and Xbox—Beckman redefines American culture with a delightful and provocative thesis. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
Download or read book Kit Just for Fun written by Teri Witkowski and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Kit! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Kit's stories--girls can make mini paper lanterns, race to the finish in Kit's Can-Do Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Download or read book Felicity Just for Fun written by Jodi Goldberg and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Felicity! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Felicity's stories' girls can make hanging hearts, race to the finish in Felicity's Ballroom Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Download or read book Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils written by Paul E. Kennedy and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1993-08-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful and reusable stencil collection introduces youngsters (as well as craftworkers looking for new ideas) to six intriguing Southwest Indian tribal designs. Adapted from handmade craft items such as fabrics, pottery, and basketware, the pre-cut patterns strikingly depict authentic Pueblo lizard and bird motifs, anthropomorphic designs of the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and more.
Download or read book Fun Along the Road written by John Margolies and published by Bulfinch Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the novelty of road signs, ghost towns, theme parks, aquariums and other tourist attractions that grace American highways and towns
Download or read book Rebecca written by Jennifer Hirsch and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Rebecca! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Rebecca's stories - girls can make carousel horses, race to the finish in Rebecca's Coat Factory Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Download or read book Fun Easy American History written by Rhonda Lucas Donald and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 engaging hands-on activities in this guide make key time periods come alive and enhance history lessons. Includes step-by-step directions, lists of important dates, fun facts, recipes, and more. Illustrations.
Download or read book How to Raise an American written by Myrna Blyth and published by Crown Forum. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a real-world resource parents can use to teach their kids about the greatness of America's past, and the important role each individual plays in this democracy, this practical guide offers information parents can use to make patriotism part of their family's daily life.
Download or read book Samantha s Friendship Fun written by Tamara England and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafts, recipes, and games are designed to give a sense of the early 1900s, or the period setting for books in the American Girls collection which feature the character named Samantha.
Download or read book Spa Fun written by Erin Falligant and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for fun ways to unwind? This book is full of spa secrets for you and your friends to try, including face masks, massage, hair helpers, and body mists. Pamper your friends with a cool spa party!
Download or read book Signing Fun written by Penny Warner and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For ages 11 and up, this fun book presents 441 signs on a variety of topics, practice sentences, dozens of entertaining games, and tips on signing and fingerspelling.
Download or read book Cecile and Marie Grace written by Sarah Masters Buckey and published by American Girl Publishing Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two girls. Two stories. One amazing adventure! This keepsake boxed set includes all six illustrated books about historical characters Cécile and Marie-Grace, friends who are growing up in 1850s New Orleans. The box opens up to reveal a fun-filled mini board game - girls will love earning points as they move around the board collecting cards. Board game and pieces tuck into a storage pouch that folds up with an elegant ribbon closure. Includes Meet Marie-Grace, Meet Cécile, Marie-Grace and the Orphans, Troubles for Cécile, Marie-Grace Makes a Difference, and Cécile's Gift.
Download or read book Essential ASL written by Martin L. Sternberg and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1996-06-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated introductory dictionary is an abridged edition of the book, American sign language.
Download or read book The American Catalogue written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American national trade bibliography.
Download or read book Celebrate the American Way A Fun ESL Guide to English Language Culture in the U S Book Audio written by Sheila MacKechnie Murtha and published by Research & Education Association. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REA's Celebrate the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language & Culture with Audio CD + MP3 The emphasis is on fun in this lighthearted guide to language and culture in the United States! The warm and witty authors of English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and Culture in the U.S. are back with the second book in the series, Celebrate the American Way, another fun ESL guide to English language and culture. This friendly guide takes you on a year-long journey through American culture, highlighting the meanings behind the U.S. holidays and special events celebrated in each season. You will learn why Americans celebrate Independence Day, discover the history of Thanksgiving, get tips on wedding etiquette, find out how to carve a Jack O' Lantern, and more! Our ESL author experts (Sheila MacKechnie Murtha and Jane Airey O'Connor) give English language learners all the must-know vocabulary, common expressions, and wacky idioms that help explain the major celebrations and social customs in the United States. You'll have fun improving your English language and grammar skills. Along the way, quiz yourself with fill-in and matching exercises as you learn about commonly confused words, adjectives, and synonyms. Practice speaking English like an American until you're perfect! Improve your listening and speaking skills with the dialogues included on our audio CD and Mp3 download. No matter what the season, Celebrate the American Way is an excellent resource for ESL students and teachers, English language learners, and professionals of all ages and all nationalities. Whether you want to improve your understanding of American culture or just expand your everyday vocabulary, this fun and friendly guide will help you build your skills and communicate with precision - and success! Don't miss the first book in the series… English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to English Language and Culture in the U.S.
