L Is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet (Discover America State by State)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (930 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585360201 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great illustrations, interesting content Writer Carol Crane and illustrator Michael Glenn Monroe produced a fabulous alphabet book of Alaska in the Discover America State by State Alphabet Series. As school librarian, I feel compelled now to get the entire set if all are as good as this one. One of our. "Alaskan Alphabet Facts" according to Diane Fogel. This is a beautifully illustrated book with LOADS of information presented in a wonderful rhyming format for younger children. For older children the additional information in the margins is excellent. This is a great resource for teachers to use when instructin. Great illustrations. Well written. Susan Marie LeBlanc Great illustrations, well written, educational and entertaining.I would recommend this book to all elementary school teachers for their classroom library.
He feels a great responsibility to make each book the best it can be for the children reading it. He enjoys painting the books but also loves traveling the country doing presentations at schools where he teaches children about being an artist and about following their dreams. Crane has worked for 25 years reviewing, lecturing, and enjoying children's literature. . She is a respected national educa
. About the Author Crane has worked for 25 years reviewing, lecturing, and enjoying children's literature. He feels a great responsibility to make each book the best it can be for the children reading it. She is a respected national educational consultant.Michael Monroe uses his award-winning illustrations to bring every story he works on to life. He enjoys painting the books but also loves traveling the country doing presentations at schools where he teaches children about being an artist and about following their dreams
Bordered by water on three sides, it remains a remote and last frontieruntil now. Alaska's sheer size lends to its diversity, but Carol Crane employs a two-tiered approach and produces a seamless sampling of the state's culture and wildlife. L is for Last Frontier: an alphabet book written by Carol Crane, takes readers on an informative adventure through the "land of the midnight sun." Lecturer and book reviewer Carol Crane was recently described as "A walking, talking bibliography of children's books." Her twenty-five years in children's literature supply the essential experience to bring Alaska's vast wildlife and culture to children. Eight years ago, she founded "Bed, Breakfast and Books," a summer institute for teachers and media specialists across the country. L is for Last Frontier is Carol's 4th book with Sleeping Bear Press. About the Illustrator: Renowned wildlife artist Michael Monroe was the winner of the 1997 Michigan Duck Stamp award.. On the same page, older students can read the sidebar text to gain a richer understanding of the same topic. Her thematic approach to learning has been widely accepted and successfully used by many reading teachers. Unrivaled by any other state for sheer size, Alaska is a land of mystery and wonder to many Americans. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a rhyme for younger readers: T is for Tundra, a treeless arctic plain. Short warm summers, in winter, a frozen terrain. About the Author: Carol Crane ad