Texas Alphabet

Introduces words and names, from A to Z, significant to Texas history, beginning with Austin and concluding with Lorenzo De Zavala.

Remember the Alamo! That's what we'll say To get our state alphabet book underway... Thus begins Texas Alphabet -- a whimsical celebration of what makes Texas such a special state...from A to Z! Through rhymed verse and colorful collages, author and illustrator Laurie Parker presents a delightful alphabetical account of some of the many people, places, and things of which Texans are so proud. Both children and adults will enjoy exploring the state letter by letter through fun-to-read rhymes such as this one for the letter C: C is for COWBOYS on gridiron and saddle,COTTON BOWL, CACTUS, COYOTES, and CATTLE.A tribe called the CADDO gave our state its name,And there are more C words we Texans can claim...Like CADILLAC RANCH, CORPUS CHRISTI, CORRAL,The old CHISHOLM TRAIL and CAMINO REAL.We've CAVERNS and CANYONS and lovely CLEAR LAKE.The CHISOS and CHILI and CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK! Texas Alphabet is a must-have keepsake for all who hold the Lone Star State dear!

Have fun helping your child learn the letters of the alphabet with this Ohio alphabet book. This book introduces young readers to the shapes and sounds of the letters of the alphabet in a fun jaunt through the Buckeye State. In ABC Ohio, children will build their vocabulary and learn about Indiana's state bird, tree, flower, and landmarks. A friendly ducky guides children through the book, hiding somewhere on each spread. With sturdy pages and rounded corners, ABC Ohio is durable and safe for lots of learning fun.

There are enough special people, wildlife, and natural wonders in the Lone Star State to fill several alphabet books, and Sleeping Bear Press has picked out the finest to represent Texas in L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet. Author Carol Crane has worked for twenty-five years reviewing, lecturing and enjoying children's literature. She is a respected national educational presenter, speaking at state and regional reading conventions across the United States. As a historian, Carol loves to read all historical markers. She is still stopping and reading them across Texas. Illustrator Alan Stacy is a self-taught artist, but his first practical art lessons came at age 6 from his mother, Jeanne, who is a fine artist. His father Fearl, an Air Force pilot and officer, took the family to Germany, Virginia, Alaska and New Mexico before settling in Texas in 1975. The time they spent outdoors siteseeing, camping and hiking in the American West and Pacific Northwest instilled within Alan a profound love of animals and nature, which is reflected in his art. With poems to engage younger readers and text to give further details for older students, Lone Star is a fantastic tool for sharing Texan pride with the ones you love. So lasso a copy of L is for Lone Star and get ready for a very special ride through the alphabet!

This book was designed with the children of Texas in mind. Kid tested and guaranteed to please, this book is a true adventure that will provide hours of educational fun for any little Texan, especially on those days when mother nature doesn't cooperate enough for outdoor play. All of the activities can be completed with materials found around the house. Projects include board games, an exciting Rodeo game that challenges math skills, puzzles, fun signs, and more. "Rainy Days in Texas Funbook" is fun and educational for the whole family.

Planned activities are suggested for over 200 alphabet books and include objective(s), materials, and suggested grade level. Recommended for school librarians, teachers, and parents.

Short alphabetical rhymes introduce Cajun vocabulary and Cajun culture.

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