Books in Island Alphabet Books series

"Across the Atlantic Ocean, a lone ship on a vast sea. Ablaze with new hope, all praying to be free." From the lives of our early settlers, who established the foundations for American freedoms and ideals, to today's celebrations, P is for Pilgrim colorfully examines the history and lore of Thanksgiving. Educators will find the inclusion of the Core Democratic Values of valuable use for the classroom while kids of all ages will enjoy the bright, engaging illustrations and fascinating sidebar text. "Zippy bands zigzagging down the street, zebras trotting, zeppelin-like balloons afloat. Flags flying, banners waving, a Thanksgiving Day Parade playing a happy note."Lecturer and book reviewer Carol Crane is widely recognized by many schools and educators for her expertise in children's literature. She has written several state books for Sleeping Bear Press including Texas (L is for Lone Star) and South Carolina (P is for Palmetto). She travels extensively and speaks at state reading conventions across the United States. Helle Urban, a Parker, Colorado resident, has been an illustrator for over 20 years. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Helle has illustrated numerous children's books, painted portraits of families, and was a background artist in the animation industry.

This book is part of the Island Alphabet Books series, which features languages and children’s artwork from the U.S.-affiliated Pacific. Each hardcover book contains the complete alphabet for the language, four or five examples for each letter, and a word list with English translations. The series was co-published with Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, a non-profit corporation that works collaboratively with school systems to enhance education across the Pacific.

This school year promises "no more teachers' dirty looks." They'll be too busy smiling and reading from the pages of T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet. From the first verse, teachers and their kids will have great fun learning from the behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important buildings any of us enter. T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet is a charming education on education. Crisp, clever text from the minds of Steven and Deborah Layne keep children engaged as they are taken on an educational tour of the one room school houses, the roles of custodians and principals, quizzes and more that lay between the covers. Quick rhymes engage the reader while fact-filled text expound of each letter's topic. And no school tour would be complete without a stop in the art room. T is for Teachers' art class features Doris Ettlinger busy painting yellow busses, red bricks and every page with great care and straight A's. T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet is sure to find its way into the hands of students, parents and teachers alike. As a perfect introduction to the year ahead of a new student or as a great thank you to the teacher who makes a difference, this alphabet book will charm everyone who picks it up. T is for Teachers is a perfect complement to any classroom setting and proves once again that learning is indeed fun!

Children will take a trip into the deep blue sea, exploring the exciting and mysterious world of oceanic animals. With fun rhymes, interesting facts and great illustrations, this Alphabet book is sure to keep your child interested from A to Z. Reviewed by experts at the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Alphabet of Ocean Animals includes a sing-along audiobook CD and a tear-out poster featuring every oceanic animal covered in the book.Book Features:- Fun rhymes and detailed illustrations of every oceanic animal- sing-along audiobook CD tucked inside of the cover- Poster- 40 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-7- Dimensions: 10 x 10 inches

This book is part of the Island Alphabet Books series, which features languages and children’s artwork from the U.S.-affiliated Pacific. Each hardcover book contains the complete alphabet for the language, four or five examples for each letter, and a word list with English translations. The series was co-published with Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, a non-profit corporation that works collaboratively with school systems to enhance education across the Pacific.

A is for America: Music CD, expands on popular children's book with a patriotic collection of songs. Devin is currently an anchor for the 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news at the NBC affiliate in Detroit, WDIV-TV. A talented guitarist and singer, he has written and performed songs for an A is for America CD, recorded in Nashville. "The greatest part of writing the book and, in turn, the songs, was trying to separate the wheat from the chaff, and getting in touch with the things that make the United States so special to me," says Scillian, songwriter and anchor for Detroit's top-rated newscast. A self-proclaimed "military brat" who grew up all over the country, Scillian states, "For me, it was a very personal journey across America. Songs include and The First Man on the Moon. They will make you smile, shed a tear, and tap your feet with American pride.