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Continuing our acclaimed Discover American State By State series is "P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet. This title explores the lush land and rich history of a state too often overlooked. Kids of all ages will love the A to Z rhymes boasting about all the treasures found within Idaho's borders--"from the Appaloosa steed to the zinc mines to Mount Borah, to, you knew we couldn't forget it, the potato. But after a few pages readers will also allow peregrine, Union Pacific, Quinceanera, Nez Perce, and other Idaho icons to share in the spotlight.
Museums and monument landscape, but the storie begin here. Looking be Adams to the National; houses, and president "Capital is like a guided to in our capital. Did you integral part of DC's sc that Mrs. Taft planted the "Capital will be published opening of the cherry to.
South Dakota is home to an endless supply of American history and Americana. Did you know the world's largest drug store calls Wall, South Dakota home? Or, did you know that the triceratops was one of the state's earliest settlers? What about the prairie the Ingalls family called home? Also in South Dakota! These fascinating tidbits and many more are found in our March release--"M "is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota alphabet. The state's charm and significance in American folklore goes beyond those four president' in the mountainside and it's all captured here in our South Dakota alphabet.
Young readers learn about the states of Maryland and New Mexico--their history, natural beauty, traditions, and cultures--in these latest entries in the Discover State By State Alphabet Series. Full color.
From Arlington National Cemetery (once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead) to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in O is for Old Dominion. Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Booker T. Washington.
As the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Delaware rightfully earned its nickname of "First State." Though small in size, it is a treasure trove of history (Fort Delaware), inventions (the Victrola), and garden wonders (Winterthur). State symbols such as the Blue Hen Chicken and peach blossom speak to the character and traditions that formed the state.
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by some historical, geographical, or cultural fact about Washington.
From the state's eastern border along the Missouri River, where Lewis and Clark embarked on the Corps of Discovery expedition, to the towering geologic landmarks of the west, chronicled in pioneers' journals, there are treasures to explore on each page.
From the man-made glitter of the Las Vegas strip to the natural splendor of Lake Tahoe, Nevada's riches go beyond the silver and gold found in Virginia City. S is for Silver showcases the hardy wildlife (the desert bighom sheep and the desert tortoise) and even hardier pioneers (the builders of the Hoover Dam) who shaped Nevada's landscape and character.
Nicknamed the "world's breadbasket," the contributions from the great state of Kansas reverberate far beyond its borders. Kansas has given us leaders in politics (Dwight D. Eisenhower), aviation (Amelia Earhart) and sports (Wilt Chamberlain); leads our nation in wheat production; and fuels our Hollywood image of the wild West (Dodge City), From A-Z, S is for Sunflower explores the broad plain of history and people that make up the state of Kansas.
Readers will be delighted to discover the many wonders of New Jersey from herfamous sons and daughters to her beautiful sights and her unique institutionsFull color.
Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of the Empire State.
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