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American Classic Series

By Andrew M. Allison and Jay A. Parry
Level 11
Review:

This series is a treasure. As the official description reads: “Unfounded myths are now being repeated and embellished in school textbooks and educational television programs.” These books (published by the National Center for Constitutional Studies, a nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to restoring Constitutional principles in the tradition of America’s Founding Fathers) help readers understand the true history and details about these great founders of America. The writing is exemplary and engaging. The books are long and contain much detail, but they are not tedious or difficult to wade through.

Books in this series we have reviewed and recommend: #1:The Real Thomas Jefferson, #2: The Real Benjamin Franklin, #3: The Real George Washington

(Reviewed by Jenny Phillips)

Genre Biography
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
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  • 3 Entertainment Value
  • 5 Moral Value
  • 5 Educational Value
  • 5 Literary Value
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