Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens had very humble beginnings, and after the death of his father when he was still a boy he had to work to help pay the bills. After growing up in Missouri, he went out into the world to work as a printer, a river boat pilot, a miner, and a newspaper man. He discovered that he had a gift for writing, and he set about building a career for himself. Using the name Mark Twain, he went on to become one of America's most beloved writers. Find out more about this remarkable man by reading some of the books below.
P.I. Maltbie
Illustrator: Daniel Miyares
Historical Fiction Picture Book
For ages 7 to 9
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2012
ISBN: 978-1580892728
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Barbara Kerley
Illustrator: Edwin Fotheringham
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 7 to 10
Scholastic, 2010
ISBN: 978-0545125086
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William Anderson
Illustrator: Dan Andreasen
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 6 to 10
HarperCollins, 2003
ISBN: 978-0060284008
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Howard Goldsmith
Illustrator: Frank Habbas
Nonfiction
For ages 5 to 7
Simon and Schuster, 2003
ISBN: 978-0689853999
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Carol Sabbeth
Nonfiction
For ages 9 to and up
Chicago Review Press, 2002
ISBN: 978-1556523977
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