From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone and Zane Grey's stories of the west, A Is for America is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a reader's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from California artist Pam Carroll bring each letter to vibrant life, from eagles and Thomas Edison to the veterans of two world wars. Celebrate all that is Americana with A Is for America: An American Alphabet. A T as tall as Texas for Thanksgiving and telephone. Harry S. Truman, Harriet Tubman and trips to the Twilight Zone. Times Square on New Year's Eve, a tangy Tootsie Roll. Turning timber into a tall and towering totem pole. Children and adults will delight in finding details of each rhyme on every page. A is for America is a timeless tribute to all we love about the United States.
Découvre le MondeSéries
Embarquez pour une aventure mondiale captivante conçue pour élargir les esprits des jeunes grâce à des aperçus de diverses cultures et de caractéristiques nationales uniques. Ces livres utilisent un format unique d'alphabet à deux niveaux, combinant des vers en rimes avec un texte explicatif pour rendre l'apprentissage attrayant. Chaque volume sert de passerelle accessible pour explorer les qualités distinctives du monde, favorisant la curiosité et la conscience mondiale. C'est un voyage enrichissant qui célèbre la riche mosaïque de traditions et de peuples de notre planète.



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D is for Dancing Dragon
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Winding its way like a long dragon through 4,000 miles of mountains, desert, and grasslands, The Great Wall of China was built entirely by hand, taking hundreds of years and millions of workers to complete. That's just one of the myriad wonders of China children will discover in this far-reaching book. "D is for Dancing Dragon" brings China's history and culture alive by describing its unique customs, art works, music, foods, geography and wildlife. Children will learn, for example, that paper, ink, printing, umbrellas, kites and fireworks are all Chinese inventions. They'll find the secrets of how silk is made, how chopsticks work and why you should never cry on the Chinese New Year's Day. They will even learn a few Chinese words, as well as which astrological animal sign belongs to them. This captivating book is sure to be of special interest to anyone curious about this beautiful and mysterious land.
M Is for Maple
- 38pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a name or word derived from some aspect of the country of Canada, and each term is presented in a rhyme and then further explained in a note.