Books with author Shannon Wright

Alaska's Animals shows how various animals are different, comparing things like noses, feet, tails and dwellings with colorful, detailed and clever close-up compositions. All illustrations are accompanied by Shannon Cartwright's lyrical verses that roll of your tongue while reading it aloud. The book stands on its own, but the underlying theme uses Alaska's animals to introduce the concept of "diversity" in an entertaining subtle way. Recently news reports estimated 20 percent of US households speak a language other than English at home, so her message becomes more important every day. A surprise ending extends her message to a worldwide application.

In the late 1940s, Alaska's steam trains were gradually replaced by new diesel-electric locomotives. In this dramatic tale, one powerful locomotive, Ol'556 comes back to life to save the day. Ol'556 cleebrates the railroad's earlier days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled the elements to keep the line open through the Last Frontier.

Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike.Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbyists. Shannon is one of Alaska's most popular childrens book illustrators and rides the Alaska Railroad to reach her cabin in the woods. She talked to many Alaska trainmen while gathering material for this unique book.