John Hancock: Merchant King and American Patriot by Harlow Giles Unger* In a biography awash in early American history, Unger celebrates the career of John Hancock, whose life was as large as his legendary signature. A successful merchant and accomplished politician, Hancock became the first signatory of the Declaration of Independence by virtue of his election as president of the Continental Congress. And when he served as a delegate to the Federal Convention of 1787, it was his suggestion to entertain amendments to

As a journalist

and he travels and speaks regularly throughout the UK and North America

"With lyrical text and enchanting illustrations

and suggested palettes for each project encourage readers to add color to their finished pieces

nostalgic pencil-and-watercolor drawings in muted greens and mauves include details meant for grown-ups (the dozing dad is reading Thoreau)

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the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong

His passion and expertise motivates me to think creatively about all of the ways I style and care for the plants in my own home - Joanna Gaines

seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories

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Where do numbers even come from

You might expect to see early childhood losses that would cause them to react with such nervousness and distrust