Forgotten founders Black patriots, women soldiers, and other thinkers and heroes who shaped early America
"The founding of America was not accomplished by a handful of people; it required the heart, soul, and grit of an entire nation. Today, we rightfully honor the efforts of the Founding Fathers, but what about everyone else who sacrificed for the cause? Introducing 'Forgotten Founders', the inspiring...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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[United States] :
Bushel & Peck Books,
[2022]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "The founding of America was not accomplished by a handful of people; it required the heart, soul, and grit of an entire nation. Today, we rightfully honor the efforts of the Founding Fathers, but what about everyone else who sacrificed for the cause? Introducing 'Forgotten Founders', the inspiring book of stories about the heroic women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and others who played pivotal roles in America's birth. Make no mistake: these were no historical footnotes. These were brave men and women without whom the war simply could never have been won and the new republic never begun"--OCLC. |
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| Physical Description: | 63 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63). |
| ISBN: | 9781638190929 1638190925 |
| Author Notes: | Mifflin Lowe is the award-winning author of 13 books in 10 languages. A Clio and Cannes award winner, Mifflin has performed musical versions of his works with the Syracuse and Missouri Symphonies. In children's publishing, his Forgotten Founders won the 2025 Daughters of the American Revolution "Excellence in American History Children's Book Award" and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection. His latest release, Art: An Interactive Guide , invites young readers to explore, discover, and create while learning about history's most famous artists. Wiliam Luong is an illustrator and graphic designer. He graduated from Dong Nai College of Decorative Arts as one of the top students in his class. |
