Bibliograph

The great and only Barnum, the tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T. Barnum, by Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Ray Fenwick

Type

Label

The great and only Barnum, the tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T. Barnum, by Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Ray Fenwick

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-147) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12980, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great and only Barnum

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

270129826

Responsibility statement

by Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Ray Fenwick

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 7.0, 5.0, 131627.Reading Counts RC, 6-8, 8.3, 9, Quiz: 46054.

Sub title

the tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T. Barnum

Summary

Enhanced with vintage-looking illustrations, including ticket stubs and posters, this middle reader delves into the life of one of the greatest showmen who ever lived, introduces some of the amazing performers who worked for him, and reviews the impact his show has had on the world due to its incredible popularity

Table Of Contents

"I am a showman" -- That Barnum boy -- The apprentice showman -- A visit to the American Museum -- Humbug! -- A miniature man and a nightingale -- The man behind the curtain -- Endings and beginnings -- Circus man -- Come to the circus -- The egress

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification