The Magic of A.C. Gilbert

by Robert Young, Mary Ann Nelson McAlister (Illustrator)

Overview

An engaging picture book biography of the the most famous man you've never heard of. A.C. Gilbert was more than America's most influential toymaker: he was a magician, inventor, Olympic champion, and the "Man Who Saved Christmas."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014407830
Publisher:	Bushbaby Press
Publication date:	05/09/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	992 KB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Robert Young has had the honor and pleasure working as a classroom teacher in grades 2-8 for twenty-five years, an author of twenty-four books for children, and a writing consultant as well as visiting author to schools both nationally and internationally. Questions are a constant companion, and the books he writes are based on his many curiosities. The joys and challenges of working with words awaken him most every morning. Even holidays.

For more information about Robert and his work, visit his website and blog at www.realwriting.us where signed, print copies of his books are available.