ISBN: 9780375841972

The award-winning author of "The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary" presents the larger-than-life biography of showman P.T. Barnum. She lives in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Audie… Más…

The award-winning author of "The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary" presents the larger-than-life biography of showman P.T. Barnum. She lives in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Audience Children / Juvenile. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum by Candace Fleming, Ray Fenwick The award-winning author of "The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary" presents the larger-than-life biography of showman P.T. Barnum. Known far and wide for his jumbo elephants, midgets, and three-ring circuses, here's a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Illustrations. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Discover the true story of P.T. Barnum, the man who created the world-famous Barnum & Bailey Circus, as featured in the movieThe Greatest Showman!The award-winning author of The Lincolns- A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, Amelia Lost, and Our Eleanor brings us the larger-than-life biography of showman P. T. Barnum. Known far and wide for his jumbo elephants, midgets, and three-ring circuses, here' s a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Readers can visit Barnum's American Museum; meet Tom Thumb, the miniature man (only 39 inches tall) and his tinier bride (32 inches); experience the thrill Barnum must have felt when, at age 60, he joined the circus; and discover Barnum's legacy to the 19th century and beyond. Drawing on old circus posters, photographs, etchings, ticket stubs-and with incredible decorative art by Ray Fenwick-this book presents history as it's never been experienced before-a show-stopping event! Author Biography Candace Fleming is the prolific author of many critically acclaimed, bestselling books for children. She lives in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Review New York Times Book Review, December 6, 2009: "Lively… an engrossing portrait…honest and fun" Starred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2009:"The material is inherently juicy, but credit Fleming's vivacious prose, bountiful period illustrations, and copious source notes for fashioning a full picture of one of the forbearers of modern celebrity."Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2009:"As revealing as it is entertaining."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, October 2009: "the extensive gallery of period photos, engravings, and advertising bills, are worth the price of admission, and bibliography, source notes, index, and web resources will assist students in turning a rousing good read into an entertaining school report."Publishers Weekly, August 31, 2009: "Audiences will step right up to this illuminating and thorough portrait of an entertainment legend"School Library Journal, September 2009: "An outstanding choice for all middle level and secondary collections."Instructor, November/December 2009: "You'll want to invite readers to step right up to this three-ring circus of a biography, which not only tells the story of P.T. Barnum, but also the circus culture he helped create and his impact and modern entertainment." Prizes Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Ten to Fourteen) 2010Short-listed for Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 2011 Review Quote Starred Review, Booklist , June 1, 2009: "The material is inherently juicy, but credit Fleming's vivacious prose, bountiful period illustrations, and copious source notes for fashioning a full picture of one of the forbearers of modern celebrity." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews , August 15, 2009: "As revealing as it is entertaining." Details ISBN0375841970 Author Ray Fenwick Pages 160 Language English Illustrator Ray Fenwick ISBN-10 0375841970 ISBN-13 9780375841972 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY B Year 2009 Short Title GRT & ONLY BARNUM THE TREMENDO Residence Chicago, IL, US Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Random House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2009-09-08 AU Release Date 2009-09-08 NZ Release Date 2009-09-08 US Release Date 2009-09-08 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2009-09-08 Illustrations PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Audience Children / Juvenile We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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Illustrator: Fenwick, Ray, Schwartz & Wade, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 160 Seiten, Publiziert: 2009-09-08T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780375841972, 1.56… Más…

Illustrator: Fenwick, Ray, Schwartz & Wade, Gebundene Ausgabe, Auflage: Illustrated, 160 Seiten, Publiziert: 2009-09-08T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780375841972, 1.56 kg, Verkaufsrang: 1154388, Heranwachsen & Soziales Umfeld, Kinderbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Nord-, Mittel- & Südamerika, Geschichte, Neuzeit & Zeitgeschichte, Theater, Darstellende Künste, Kunst, Musik & Fotografie, Zirkus, Biografien, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Format: Illustriert, Schwartz & Wade, 2009<