| M Is for Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet Contributor(s): Raven, Margot Theis (Author), Brett, Jeannie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585360724 ISBN-13: 9781585360727 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: With sparkling verse matched with bright illustrations, this alphabet/picture book celebrates the Bay State as it educates and entertains younger readers. Older readers can take a tour through the state's history and learn more about such famous sons and daughters as Emily Dickinson, David Thoreau, and John F. Kennedy. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 974.4 |
| LCCN: 2002004304 |
| Series: Discover America State by State (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 11.38" W x 9.35" (1.03 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 69313 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "M is for Mayflower" is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven's sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett's bright illustrations.This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts' history, and will learn more about their unique home. Where else could you find John F. Kennedy, Emily Dickinson, and Walden's Henry David Thoreau sharing the spotlight with Roxbury Puddingstones and the Quabbin Reservoir? Only in "M is for Mayflower." |