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Learn moreFrom the author of the bestselling book The Educated Child comes a compelling and inspiring book that answers any question a young child may have about America.
Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett's marvelous new treasury, The Children's Book of America. Filled with history and folktales, songs and poems, heroes and everyday Americans, this indispensable audiobook is a classic collection of great Americana.
This lasting testament to our beloved country features performances by Elayne Bennett, Hinton Battle, John McMartin, Phylicia Rashad, and more. The Children's Book of America is a marvelous celebration of our nation's history and spirit for the youngest Americans.
Dr. William J. Bennett is one of Americaโs most influential and respected voices on cultural, political, and educational issues. Host of The Bill Bennett Show podcast, he is also the Washington Fellow of the American Strategy Group. He is the author and editor of more than twenty-five books. Dr. Bennett served as the secretary of education and chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanitiesย underย Presidentย Ronaldย Reaganย andย asย directorย ofย theย Officeย ofย Nationalย Drugย Controlย Policyย underย Presidentย Georgeย Herbertย Walker Bush.
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Dr. William J. Bennett is one of Americaโs most influential and respected voices on cultural, political, and educational issues. Host of The Bill Bennett Show podcast, he is also the Washington Fellow of the American Strategy Group. He is the author and editor of more than twenty-five books. Dr. Bennett served as the secretary of education and chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanitiesย underย Presidentย Ronaldย Reaganย andย asย directorย ofย theย Officeย ofย Nationalย Drugย Controlย Policyย underย Presidentย Georgeย Herbertย Walker Bush.