Rebecca Rowell

The 12 Most Amazing American Inventions Rebecca Rowell

Brief Description: Includes facts on the top 12 inventions of America, from the lightbulb to basketball and blue jeans to the personal computer.--Marc Notes: Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. Each book highlights 12 of the most interesting people, events, things, or places that make the country great. --Page 4 of cover.; Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.; Includes facts on the top 12 inventions of America, from the lightbulb to basketball and blue jeans to the personal computer.--; Source other than Library of Congress.; Grades 3-8. Brief Description: "Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. Each book highlights 12 of the most interesting people, events, things, or places that make the country great." --Page 4 of cover. Review Citations:

School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 112 (EAN 9781632350084, Hardcover)

Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 80 (EAN 9781632350084, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 112 (EAN 9781632350114, Hardcover)

Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 80 (EAN 9781632350114, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 112 (EAN 9781632350077, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Rowell, Rebecca Rebecca Rowell has written books for young readers on a variety of topics, including the U. S. Marine Corps, pop singer and songwriter Pink, education advocate Malala Yousafzai, wildfires, weather and climate, and Switzerland. One of her favorite parts of writing is doing research and learning about all kinds of subjects. Rebecca has a master s degree in publishing and writing from Emerson College. She currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.