C Is for Ciao: An Italy Alphabet Contributor(s): Grodin, Elissa D. (Author), Cuomo, Mario (Author), Ventura, Marco (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585363618 ISBN-13: 9781585363612 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2008 Annotation: From its unparalleled achievements in art and architecture (the Sistine Chapel), science and exploration (Galileo Galilei), music and literature (Stradivarius and Dante), the country of Italy has had a lasting and profound impact on the world. In C is for Ciao: An Italy Alphabet, young readers are invited to explore Italy's rich history, diverse geography, and many traditions. Sumptuous artwork magnifies each letter topic's poem and expository text. R is for the city, Rome, whose beauty will astound you. Modern life is bustling while antiquities surround you. Renowned Italians such as Augustus Caesar (first Roman emperor), Amerigo Vespucci (Florentine explorer), and Leonardo da Vinci (Renaissance artist and scientist) come to life alongside stunning monuments, breathtaking scenery, and history-in-the-making moments that have shaped Italy and the world at large. Governor Mario Cuomo adds a personal message reflecting on his Italian heritage. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet |
Dewey: 945 |
LCCN: 2008031974 |
Series: Discover the World |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.1" W x 11.1" (1.15 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 129812 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |