A is for Alaska: Written by Kids for Kids

by Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska

Overview

★★★★★ "A gift for our 7 year old granddaughter. She loved reading it before our trip to Alaska in July."

A is for Alaska combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.

This book covers subjects important or significant to Alaskans and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.

The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Alaska” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Alaska alphabet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781513261799
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/24/2018
Series:	See-My-State Alphabet Book
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	662,192
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Written by children participating in the Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska. A donation will be made to the organization, and each contributing child is credited in the book for their work.

Read an Excerpt

L is for Lake Three million lakes, great for fishing and swimming, They’re also good runways, for planes, water-skimming. M is for Mosquito Our giant mosquitoes love to buzz in people’s ears. The unofficial state bird’s been “bugging” us for years. N is for Northern Lights The aurora borealis is colorful and bright. You can see it in Alaska, but only at night. O is for Otter They float on their backs and eat lots of clams, But did you know sea otters sometimes hold hands?

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"I can't believe I'm a famous poet. I bet someone's going to ask me for an autograph." —Brianna Burgos, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS "My favorite part was learning words about Texas and trying to make them rhyme." —John Gomez, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS "I'm so proud to have my poems in a book. I will remember this forever." —Sebastian Lopez, age 11, author T IS FOR TEXAS "Writing these poems showed me that Texas and poetry are AWESOME." —Ernest Manzo, age 9, author T IS FOR TEXAS “Developing T is for Texas was such an enriching experience for our youth. They were able to not only learn more about their home state, but also learn about poetry and the creative process. Our members are so excited to have a book that they can share with their families; and we are excited to share their ingenuity with our supporters." —Daphne Barlow Stigliano, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth

Editorial Reviews

Few things are sweeter than a child’s early poems: simple, touching, and at times more insightful than expected. And since children often know best how to capture the interest and imagination of other children, an educational picture book filled with kids’ poems just might bring rote learning to life. Such is the case with C IS FOR COLORADO.” —Diane Gardner, ForeWord Review, 2012

From the Publisher