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Sheila Keenan

    Sheila Keenan creates both fiction and nonfiction, drawing on her deep academic background in English literature, comparative religion, and history. Her work is recognized for its engaging and visually stimulating qualities, making complex subjects accessible and exciting for readers. Keenan's approach combines thorough research with a lively narrative style, ensuring her books resonate with both critical acclaim and popular interest. She explores diverse subjects with a unique perspective, leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with her writing.

    Ben Franklin Thinks Big
    Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters
    John F. Kennedy the Brave
    What Is the Story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
    What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?
    O, Say Can You See?
    • 2023

      Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge. Perfect for Halloween, but an enduring year-round favorite, the Headless Horseman rides forward in this exciting new nonfiction title.

      What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?
    • 2022
    • 2018

      Ben Franklin Thinks Big

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      3,6(31)Ohodnotit

      The biography introduces young readers to Ben Franklin, highlighting his significant role as a founding leader of the United States. It provides an engaging overview of his life, contributions, and the impact he had on the nation's formation, making it accessible for early readers to understand his legacy.

      Ben Franklin Thinks Big
    • 2018
    • 2017

      John F. Kennedy the Brave

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      3,6(5)Ohodnotit

      Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.When he was a young boy, John Fitzgerald Kennedy wondered about what happened in the world. Kennedy the Brave is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

      John F. Kennedy the Brave
    • 2004

      O, Say Can You See?

      • 64 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      4,3(49)Ohodnotit

      Reveals the stories behind the many symbols, landmarks, and documents that have shaped American history, including Plymouth Rock, the White House, Ellis Island, the flag, Uncle Sam, the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

      O, Say Can You See?
    • 2000

      Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters

      • 128 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      3,7(55)Ohodnotit

      Discusses the characters and themes of the myths of peoples from Asia to Africa to North and South America.

      Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters