THE ELEMENTARY COMMON SENSE OF THOMAS PAINE: An Interactive Adaptation for All Ages
by Mark Wilensky
List Price:
Our Price: $11.90
You Save: $7.05 (37%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
Author: Mark WilenskyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-05
ISBN: 1932714367
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Book Reviews of THE ELEMENTARY COMMON SENSE OF THOMAS PAINE: An Interactive Adaptation for All Ages
Book Review: An Amazing Introduction to the Overlooked Founding Document
Summary: 5 Stars
What? Paine's Common Sense adapted for all ages? That was the question I asked myself when I came across this book for the first time. I was one of the first reviewers on the last edition and became extremely curious on why a larger publisher had picked it up. Happily, and even surprisingly, the new version is a stunner. Clocking in at 216 pages (Amazon shows it at 192, which is wrong) the original version was a mere 100 pages. Philosophically, this new book is much more expansive and ambitious, adding in adapted versions of The Boston Port Act, The Olive Branch Petition, and King George III's Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition. Every one a major contributing factor to the start of the American Revolution. Brilliant inclusions, because these documents are subtly referenced in Thomas Paine's rant against the Monarchy in his Common Sense pamphlet. I had never read the Olive Branch Petition or Port Act before, mainly because of "Olde English"...although, I had read about their tremendous effect on the colonists. All are fascinating, in their purpose and historical context. Next, I loved the humorous illustrations in the book, and happily--there are more of them in this edition. They clarify much of the text in key areas. (Look for the logo on the chamberpot in the Quartering Act cartoon, I'm still laughing.)
A stranger and more entertaining history book probably does not exist. But I can't imagine any age group not learning a lot about American History, and the effect of Paine's Common Sense on galvanizing revolution, through these adaptations. This book adds more depth to the understanding of early American documents, and history, than most others I have ever seen. And, like Paine's purpose in 1776, this book too is written in language for everyone. PLUS, the original Common Sense is included...so you can compare the two, and better understand the original.
PS: The website that goes with the book has a game where you get to be a Colonial Police Sketch Artist and design a King George III Wanted Poster. I have no idea how to critique it, nor should I probably try, but I was very entertained.
History Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Audiobooks on Cassette
- Audiobooks on CD
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- e-Books
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in American History Books That Don't Talk Down to You
THE ELEMENTARY COMMON SENSE OF THOMAS PAINE: An Interactive Adaptation for All Agesby Mark Wilensky
Savas Beatie; Published: 2007-12-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $11.23
Price in other shops:
A History of US: Book 3: From Colonies to Country 1735-1791 (History of Us, 3)by Joy Hakim
Oxford University Press, USA; Published: 2002-09-15; Hardcover; Book
Price in other shops:
The Constitution of the United States of AmericaWelcome Books; Published: 2006-08-29; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.21
Price in other shops:
Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navyby Ian W. Toll
W. W. Norton; Published: 2006-10-02; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $6.00
Price in other shops:
John Adamsby David McCullough
Simon & Schuster; Published: 2002-09-03; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.55
Price in other shops:
1776by David McCullough
Simon & Schuster; Published: 2005-05-24; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $5.00
Price in other shops:
His Excellency: George Washingtonby Joseph J. Ellis
Knopf; Published: 2004-10-26; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $4.49
Price in other shops:
The Long Fuse: How England Lost the American Colonies 1760-1785by Don Cook
Atlantic Monthly Press; Published: 1996-09-09; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.74
Price in other shops:
The Elementary Common Sense of Thomas Paine: the famous 1776 pamphlet edited and adapted for ages 11 to adult.by Mark Wilensky
13 Stars Publishing, Inc.; Published: 2006-04-28; Paperback; Book
Similar books summaries and other product reviews
U.S. Constitution and You, Theby Syl Sobel
Barron's Educational Series; Published: 2001-05-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.00
Price in other shops:
Woodrow for President: A 'Mice' Way to Learn About Voting, Campaigns and Elections (Curriculum Guide)by et al Peter W. Barnes
Vacation Spot Pub.; Published: 1999-11-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.95
Interactive 3-D Maps: American History: Easy-to-Assemble 3-D Maps That Students Make and Manipulate to Learn Key Facts and Concepts-in a Kinesthetic Way!by Donald M. Silver, Patricia J. Wynne
Teaching Resources; Published: 2005-12-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.20
Price in other shops:
A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights: Curfews, Censorship, and the 100-Pound Giantby Kathleen Krull
HarperCollins; Published: 1999-10-31; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $9.64
Price in other shops:
Woodrow for President: A Tail of Voting, Campaigns, and Electionsby Peter W. Barnes
VSP Books; Published: 1999-11-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.46
Price in other shops:
America Votes: How Our President Is Electedby Linda Granfield
Kids Can Press, Ltd.; Published: 2005-09-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $13.99
Price in other shops:
The Constitution of the United States of AmericaWelcome Books; Published: 2006-08-29; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $14.50
Price in other shops:
How the U.S. Government Worksby Syl Sobel
Barron's Educational Series; Published: 1999-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.11
Price in other shops:
Presidential Elections: And Other Cool Factsby Syl Sobel
Barron's Educational Series; Published: 2001-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $1.50
Price in other shops:
Constitution Translated for Kidsby Cathy Travis
Synergy Books; Published: 2006-04-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $10.52
Price in other shops: