California travel writer David Domeniconi masterfully includes each of the more than 50 National Parks in this A-Z pictorial. Illustrator Pam Carroll's keen attention to detail makes this title one for everyone across the land to read and enjoy.
He is a writer and illustrator whose work has appeared in several West Coast publications. His illustrated travel column, "Travelog" is a regular feature in the Santa Barbara Press. He lives in Carmel-by-the-Sea with his wife, Janet. Pamela Carroll embraces the traditional focus of realism and pictorial illusionism. Her style of painting has been greatly influenced by the early Dutch Masters and the American Realists from the Second School of Philadelphia.
She lives with her husband in Carmel, California, where she paints daily, and is an active member of the Carmel Art Association. M is for Masterpiece: An Art Alphabet 06 Item No. How can an artist make a three-dimensional picture on a flat sheet of paper? Why is some Aboriginal art described as x-ray style? M is for Masterpiece, a comprehensive guide to fine art written for children, provides satisfying answers to such questions and more. From ancient cave paintings to Christo's Running Fence, a wide variety of art forms and styles are discussed in details that children will understand and adults will appreciate.
M is for Masterpiece not only teaches about the great artists and techniques that originated in various parts of the world, but also discusses the elements of painting, art media, and landscapes of the American West. The art of photography and architecture is also covered. M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet 07 Item No. Instruments, composers, terms, and even musical styles are examined from A-Z in easy, read-aloud rhymes and expository, accompanied by colorful and engaging artwork. M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet 07 Item No. Now cat lovers of all ages can discover what's lurking behind kitty's twitching tail and bewitching eyes in M is for Meow: Beginning readers enjoy the simple rhymes, while older children discover facts about each letter topic in the accompanying sidebar expository.
M is for Meow Feed me, pet me, come and play. Let me out, please go away! A cat fits all these thoughts somehow into the tiny word MEOW! General topics such as breeds, behavior, and cat care alternate with charming anecdotal entries. Lavish paintings of cat and owner appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. A back section on cat stats and feline facts provides even more information for pet owners. Former librarian Helen L. Wilbur has loved cats all her life.
In explaining her goal in writing an animal book for children, she says, "Animals don't care if you aren't the most popular kid in the class or whether you did your homework. Robert lives in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. M is for Mom: A Child's Alphabet 09 Item No. No two relationships are the same, yet there are shared experiences and memories to which every mother can relate. From the warm embrace of a hug to the soft whispers of encouragement, some of the many ways a mother expresses her love can be found in M is for Mom: A is for the Arms that hug and hold me tight.
While in those arms I see your face and know I'm in my favorite place. Tender, evocative artwork provides an unforgettable backdrop as mother and child embrace, learn, and love M is for Monster: Award-winning children's book author and former U. Children's Poet Laureate J.
Patrick Lewis not only examines creatures of popular legends such as mummies, werewolves, and zombies, but he also introduces lesser-known-but-just-as-menacing monsters such as the Roc and the giant called Xing Tian.
Monster, mystery, and fantasy fans of all ages will enjoy this alphabetical tribute. M is for Mountie: But there's more to being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police than wearing a red coat. It's an important career law enforcement and public service. In M is for Mountie: Where do cadets go for training? Who is William Dempster and why is there a highway named after him? And what the reason for the red coat? After reading M is for Mountie, readers will have a better understanding of and appreciation for the history, heritage, and ongoing mission of Royal Canadian Mounted Police organization.
She lives in Metchosin, British Columbia. P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet 03 Item No. Ablaze with new hope, all praying to be free. Educators will find the inclusion of the Core Democratic Values of valuable use for the classroom while kids of all ages will enjoy the bright, engaging illustrations and fascinating sidebar text.
Flags flying, banners waving, a Thanksgiving Day Parade playing a happy note. She travels extensively and speaks at state reading conventions across the United States. Helle Urban, a Parker, Colorado resident, has been an illustrator for over 20 years. Helle has illustrated numerous children's books, painted portraits of families, and was a background artist in the animation industry. A Thanksgiving Alphabet 08 Item No. P is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet 14 Item No. But it wasn't all fun and pillaging!
Being a pirate was not an easy life. Written by award-winning author Eve Bunting, poetry and expository text are used in this alphabetical examination of the history of piracy. Topics include legendary ships, fabled hideouts, and notorious villains like Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. Includes the pirate code of conduct as well as the different occupations aboard ship.
R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet 06 Item No. From acrostics and ballads to meter and metaphor, author and poet Judy Young has written a delightful collection of poems to illustrate poetic tools, terms and techniques. Each term or technique is demonstrated in an accompanying poem so readers can see the method at work. Whether haiku or rap, sonnets or cinquain, budding writers of all ages will be inspired to put their imaginations to work crafting their own poems.
Judy Young remembers showing one of her poems to her grandmother when she was about 10 years old, and she has been in love with writing poetry ever since. Judy lives with her family near Springfield, Missouri. He is also the illustrator of the popular D is for Democracy: Victor lives and works in Stephentown, New York.
A Poetry Alphabet 10 Item No. S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet 07 Item No. From what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you get there, S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet takes readers on an A-Z trail exploring this outdoor pastime. Veteran camper Helen Foster James tackles topics such as unique camping environments, equipment necessities, famous conservationists, and national parks and other attractions.
Whether your idea of "roughing it" is a blanket in your own backyard or the subarctic ecosystem of Alaska's Denali National Park, S is for S'mores is a fun and informative guide that is sure to help campers of all ages make the most of their wilderness adventures. Helen Foster James started researching this book when she was four years old - that's when she went on her first camping trip.
Her first book, E is for Enchantment: Helen lives in San Diego, California. Lita Judge lives in New Hampshire with her husband. She studied geology and dug for dinosaurs before she turned to writing and illustrating children's books. Her love of nature, animals, science, and history inspires her art. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet 14 Item No. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. A Beach Alphabet uses a variety of poetry forms such as free verse, haiku, and ode in this celebration of the beach and seaside life.
From a walk down the boardwalk to collecting sea glass to imagining the life of a shell's former occupant, poet Richard Michelson reminds beach-lovers of all ages the many reasons why we're drawn to the shore. S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: Topics include the park's many natural features such as its dune formations, beaches, and forests, as well as its numerous cultural attractions, including an lighthouse. S is for Star: A Christmas Alphabet 05 Item No. The first Christmas cards were printed and sold in the United States by a German immigrant in Long ago, eating pie was believed to bring good luck, and during the holidays they were baked in an oblong shape to look like a manger.
The message of Christmas is a message to all the world and is beautifully conveyed and illustrated in S is for Star. Our tradition of gift-giving is based on the Wise Men's visit to Baby Jesus. Nearly every country has its own gift-giving traditions. In Great Britain, children eagerly await Father Christmas. In Italy, Befana brings presents, and German and Austrian children wait for a visit from the Christkindl. Celebrate these and many other traditions of the holiday season with S is for Star: S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet 10 Item No. What is a narrative? In S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet, author and writing coach Esther Hershenhorn uses the alphabet to help explain, explore, and examine the tools, techniques, and strategies for those hoping to live the literary life.
Writing terms and topics are explained using a two-tier format. C is for the Character, every story's star, the one for whom we cheer, we care, with whom we travel far.
Specific genres, story elements setting and plot , and the mechanics of how to write including editing and revision are covered, while quotes from famous authors provide examples of the writer's thought process. Budding writers of all ages will be inspired to put pen to paper or fingers on keyboards! Author, and writing coach, Esther Hershenhorn admits S is for Story is the book she wishes she'd owned as a little girl, dreaming of a writing career.
Zachary Pullen's character-oriented picture book illustrations have won awards and garnered starred reviews. He has been honored several times with acceptance into the prestigious Society of Illustrators' juried shows and Communication Arts Illustration Annual of the best in current illustration.
Zak lives in Wyoming. T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet 05 Item No. From the first verse, teachers and their kids will have great fun learning from the behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important buildings any of us enter. A School Alphabet is a charming education on education. Crisp, clever text from the minds of Steven and Deborah Layne keep children engaged as they are taken on an educational tour of the one room school houses, the roles of custodians and principals, quizzes and more that lay between the covers.
Quick rhymes engage the reader while fact-filled text expound of each letter's topic. And no school tour would be complete without a stop in the art room.
T is for Teachers' art class features Doris Ettlinger busy painting yellow busses, red bricks and every page with great care and straight A's. A School Alphabet is sure to find its way into the hands of students, parents and teachers alike.
As a perfect introduction to the year ahead of a new student or as a great thank you to the teacher who makes a difference, this alphabet book will charm everyone who picks it up. T is for Teachers is a perfect complement to any classroom setting and proves once again that learning is indeed fun! A School Alphabet 07 Item No. T is for Time Alphabet 15 Item No. Budding scientists will discover what world-famous stone structure is believed to be an early calendar, follow the voyages of explorer Ferdinand Magellan to better understand the International Date Line, and learn to tell time using the Zulu time system.
T is for Titanic: A Titanic Alphabet 12 Item No. V is for Von Trapp: But what is the real story behind the brave von Trapp family? V is for von Trapp: A Musical Family Alphabet gives a behind-the-headlines look at this real-life singing family made famous in the classic movie. Starting with their idyllic early life in Austria where their love of music and performing began, author William Anderson takes readers along on the family's courageous mountaintop escape from Nazi authorities to their new life in America and the famous von Trapp family lodge in the Vermont hills.
Meet determined Maria, the dashing Captain, and their talented children; the famous von Trapps whose life story captivated thousands and continues to inspire with its legacy of hope and achievement. Author, historian, and lecturer William Anderson did extensive research and interviews with the von Trapp family. A South Dakota Alphabet. William lives in Lapeer, Michigan.
Linda Graves is the illustrator of over 30 children's books, published worldwide. W is for Woof: A Dog Alphabet 08 Item No. It's Canis familiaris, otherwise known as the dog. Whether a mutt or purebred, the domesticated dog has been a part of human society for thousands of years. A Dog Alphabet offers a canine course through simple rhymes accompanied by informative, entertaining sidebar text.
Subject matter includes behavior, obedience training, grooming, and health care. O is for Obedience A dog who sits, and comes, and stays, and, overall, one who obeys, is calm and happy and carefree because she knows how she must be. After reading W is for Woof, you will have a better understanding of what makes "Rover" tick from the top of his head to the tip of his tail.
Ruth lives in southern California. Gijsbert lives in Bath, Michigan, with his wife, Robbyn. They both travel to schools in the Great Lakes area. A Dog Alphabet 09 Item No. Z is for Zeus: Who dropped an apple to win a race? What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed?
I want to recommend this for a five star rating and for kids,especially girls ages years old with gorgeous illustrations,too! I received this ebook for free and in return for being able to view this ebook of princesses here is my honest review. Super job Mary Lee! This book is a beautiful version of the typical ABC book. You will not find your typical "A is for apple" in this book. Instead, you will find beautiful princesses, each with a name that starts with the next letter in the alphabet.
My daughters loved looking at this book, reading the letters and learning the names of each princess. I have no doubt that this will be a book that is read again and again, which is wonderful because it will help my girls learn their alphabet! This book is designed for young girls in preschool through 1st grade. The illustrations are colorful and very friendly.
Girls will love seeing all the princesses and hoping that their name will be used in the alphabet of Princesses. One person found this helpful. This little book is likely to be liked by a lot of very young children; especially by girls. The illustrations are pleasant without being exceptional. The book should not only serve to introduce the 26 letters of the alphabet, but also because of the repetition of the word 'princess' may be a way for young girls to learn to read this one word. The whole book is just a princess name for each letter of the alphabet.
There are no other words or objects that would be readily identified with the letter. A child might enjoy looking at the pictures of the princesses, but it has no validity as an ABC book.
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