Fleming, Candace.
The great and only Barnum : the tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T. Barnum / by Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Ray Fenwick. - 1st ed. - New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2009. - 151 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-147) and index.
"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 Egrees.
Chronicles the life of showman P. T. Barnum, discussing how he created his legendary circus, the people and events that shaped his life, and the impact Barnum had on the entertainment industry.
7.0 Follett Library Resources 3-6 Follett Library Resources
D.C.F. Book Award 2010-11
9780375841972 (trade) 9780375945977 (lib. bdg.) 0375841970 0375945970
2008045847
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891 --Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891.
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891.
Circus owners--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Circus owners.
Circus owners--Biography.
GV1811.B3 / F55 2009
791.3/092 B
The great and only Barnum : the tremendous, stupendous life of showman P.T. Barnum / by Candace Fleming ; illustrated by Ray Fenwick. - 1st ed. - New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, c2009. - 151 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-147) and index.
"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 Egrees.
Chronicles the life of showman P. T. Barnum, discussing how he created his legendary circus, the people and events that shaped his life, and the impact Barnum had on the entertainment industry.
7.0 Follett Library Resources 3-6 Follett Library Resources
D.C.F. Book Award 2010-11
9780375841972 (trade) 9780375945977 (lib. bdg.) 0375841970 0375945970
2008045847
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891 --Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891.
Barnum, P. T. 1810-1891.
Circus owners--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Circus owners.
Circus owners--Biography.
GV1811.B3 / F55 2009
791.3/092 B