Land of the Pilgrims Pride (2) (Ellis the Elephant) - Hardcover

Gingrich, Callista

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596988290 ISBN 13: 9781596988293

Publisher: Regnery Kids, 2012

Synopsis

In the New York Times bestseller, Sweet Land of Liberty, Ellis the Elephant sets off on a quest to find out how America became a free and exceptional nation. Now Ellis is back and ready to learn about the birth of our great nation in Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride. Written and illustrated by Callista Gingrich and Susan Arciero, Ellis once again educates and entertains as he discovers America's thirteen original colonies. Starting in Virginia, Ellis journeys through each of the colonies and learns about their unique characteristics. From Pocahantas to Benjamin Franklin, Ellis experiences life in Colonial America. Perfect for children ages 4-8, Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride will delight young and adult readers alike while exploring how America began.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

In Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride, the second book in Callista Gingrich’s best-selling series, Ellis explores the story of America’s beginnings, as he learns about each of the original 13 colonies.

Join Ellis as he goes back in history to see:

• Pocahontas rescue Captain John Smith
  
• The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact
  
• Peter Minuit purchase Manhattan
  
• Pirates roam the American coastline
  
• Ben Franklin discover electricity
  

Seeing the places, meeting the people, and hearing the stories of the 13 new colonies, Ellis discovers how brave and resourceful settlers planted the seeds for a new nation.

Beautifully illustrated and presented in whimsical rhyme, Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride offers a delightful introduction to America’s early years.

From the Back Cover:

If you love adventure?
Join Ellis the Elephant as he discovers the 13 Colonies!

About this edition

• Publisher: Regnery Kids
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1596988290
• ISBN 13: 9781596988293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Arciero Susan