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America According to Connor Gifford Hardcover – June 1, 2008
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Connor Gifford
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Just when 81% of Americans are dissatisfied with America’s direction, along comes Conner Giffor, an amazing young man from Nantucket who has Down Syndrome, to make sense of our past. Illustrated with 58 of Connor’s drawings, the 53 insightful profiles span 400 years of America’s journey to ""get it right."" The key themes include: civil rights, women’s rights, why wars begin, religious freedom, individual responsibility. The book changes stereotypes and perception about those with Down Syndrome, Autism, and other special needs. The book is ideal for educators and libraries for its innovative ways it teaches American History.
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Print length154 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherHargrave Press
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Publication dateJune 1, 2008
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Dimensions6.1 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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ISBN-109780981719504
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ISBN-13978-0981719504
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About the Author
Author Connor Gifford is 26 years old and lives a full life on the island of Nantucket with his family, one of the island’s oldest. He works at three jobs, volunteers for many organizations, is a Board Member of STAR, an innovative provider of services to children with special needs, and works daily to change stereotypes about the capacity of those with special needs. Co-author Victoria Harris, as a single parent led Harris Group in its creation of award-winning branding campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Her documentary films have won four Golden Eagles and represented the U.S. in international competitions. She lives in Nantucket, is writing a series of adult fables about the power of perception, and completing her first novel.
Product details
- ASIN : 0981719503
- Publisher : Hargrave Press; First Edition (June 1, 2008)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 154 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780981719504
- ISBN-13 : 978-0981719504
- Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.1 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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- #545 in Historical Essays (Books)
- #48,582 in Schools & Teaching (Books)
- #50,024 in Politics & Government (Books)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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We have privilege of counting the author as one of our special friends. He is a delightful young man with wonderful outlook on life. You will be charmed by his book.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
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The story behind this book is inspiring! The book is well written and can be used to tell the story of America in an easy to read format. I have shown it to teachers and encouraged them to use it during instruction!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015
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Great book, every family with a child with down syndrome in their life should read this book, bought it for my wife for her birthday
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014
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I love this book and the way our history os stated so simply.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2008
These are great summaries of American history. Gifford gets to the heart of the matter. A good way to introduce a variety of topics to kids and a refresher for adults.
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