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Overview
Easy-to-read, compelling text paired with color photos introduces young readers to the remarkable life of Mark Twain. Readers will learn about Twain's childhood, education, and work as a great American author. Twain's newspaper work, his job as a steamboat pilot, and his many travels are discussed, as well as how these experiences and his background knowledge of the Mississippi River influenced his most famous novels, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Also covered are Twain's marriage to Olivia Langdon and their children. Features include maps, a timeline, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Synopsis
Easy-to-read, compelling text paired with color photos introduces young readers to the remarkable life of Mark Twain. Readers will learn about Twain's childhood, education, and work as a great American author. Twain's newspaper work, his job as a steamboat pilot, and his many travels are discussed, as well as how these experiences and his background knowledge of the Mississippi River influenced his most famous novels, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Also covered are Twain's marriage to Olivia Langdon and their children. Features include maps, a timeline, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.