Famous Faces of Missouri From Maya Angelou And Sheryl Crow to Mark Twain And Harry S. Truman

From KC to STL, and from Kennett to King City, Famous Faces of Missouri profiles politicians, authors, athletes, performers, and historical figures who were born and raised in the Show-Me State. Each profile includes a brief account of the celebrity's childhood and rise to fame as well as an entertaining nugget of trivia. Included are Brad Pitt, Payne Stewart, Josephine Baker, Walter Cronkite, George Washington Carver, and many others. Entertaining and educational, the book is a valuable resource for teachers, librarians, and families throughout the state.Brown, John is the author of 'Famous Faces of Missouri From Maya Angelou And Sheryl Crow to Mark Twain And Harry S. Truman', published 2006 under ISBN 9781578602513 and ISBN 1578602513.