by R. Kent Rasmussen (Author)
Nineteenth-century America and the world of Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, come to life as children journey back in time with this history- and literature-laden activity book. The comprehensive biographical information explores Mark Twain as a multi-talented man of his times, from his childhood in the rough-and-tumble West of Missouri to his many careers--steamboat pilot, printer, miner, inventor, world traveler, businessman, lecturer, newspaper reporter, and most important, author--and how these experiences influenced his writing. Twain-inspired activities include making printer's type, building a model paddlewheel boat, unmasking a hoax, inventing new words, cooking cornpone, planning a newspaper, observing people, and writing maxims. An extensive resource section offers information on Twain's classics, such as Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as a listing of recommended web sites to explore.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.48 x 10.98 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mark Twain for Kids: His Life and Times, 21 Activities
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 7.9
Point Value: 7
