Contents |
Mathew B. Brady : changing the way we view our world -- William Henry Jackson : preserving our natural treasures -- Frances Benjamin Johnston : documenting a rise from slavery -- Jacob Riis : cleaning up the slums -- Lewis Hine : letting children be children -- Edward S. Curtis : immortalizing the native Americans -- James Van Der Zee : revealing African-American achievement -- Dorothea Lange : bringing relief to millions -- Marion Post Wolcott : introducing America to Americans -- Margaret Bourke-White : celebrating industrious America -- Toni Frissell : changing attitudes about African Americans -- NASA and NOAA : changing our view of the universe. |
Abstract |
Highlights the work of 12 photographers whose photos have changed the nation. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 173) and index. |
Awards note | A Junior Library Guild selection. |
LCCN | 2004059601 |
ISBN | 0805073671 (alk. paper) : |
Stock number | Junior Library Guild http://www.juniorlibraryguild.com |