The Great American History Fact-Finder: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of American History

by Ted Yanak and Pam Cornelison

Book Overview

Completely revised and expanded with 200 new entries, The Great American History Fact-Finder covers a wide spectrum of American history and culture, including political events, military history, sports, arts, entertainment, landmark legislation, and business. Here is essential information on everything from the Mayflower to space exploration, from the dot-com boom and bust to the Stanley Cup. The book's 2,200 concise entries, arranged from A to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618439412
• ISBN13: 9780618439416
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

OK, But....

This is very useful for History majors, maybe even high-school students. My main gripe with this book is that there are too many entries of celebrities/athletes. For example, Barbara Streisand is in there, but some things I wanted to look up for history were left out. Also, if you want it for the sports information, beware because it's lacking in that department, too. My brother went to look for Mark McGuire and he was not in there.

Great for all ages

I should have bought three of these books, one is simply not enough under my roof. My husband won't put it down, my 9 year old daughter uses it for reference in her class studies and I find myself skimming through it when I get a chance to relax. This is an excellent, comprehensive book covering all major historical events and people. Very recent entries including a summary of the US Patriot Act and other recent world events. As a mom I would say this book is appropriate for ages 8 and up (material and reading wise)

Excellent reference

Are you interested in American people, events, and/or politics? Are you a student, parent or teacher? Do you have any standardized tests coming up which will include questions about American History? Are you an American citizen? If so, this book is an absolute must! It is easy to reference and has up-to-date information about relevant historical people and events. Written by two teachers with a dynamic background in American History, this book is a first-rate, accessible look at just about anything you'd like to know about the United States of America. Highest recommendation.

A Coffee Table Must

This book should be on everyone's coffee table. I would call it a "Readers Digest" condensed American History masterpiece. We use it constantly to look up historical facts that are a part of every day conversations without having to resort to a computer or a 20 volume history encycolpedia. The handy size should make it a part of every students library.