| The Sand Lady: An Ocean City, Maryland, Tale Contributor(s): Litzenberg, Corinne M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326848 ISBN-13: 9780764326844 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Travel back in time to the early twentieth century as the magical Sand Lady takes a young girl on vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, as she remembers it. See the Atlantic and Plimhimmon hotels, have ice cream at the Sugar Bowl, tea at Conner's restaurant, and a carousel ride at Trimper's Luna Park. It is a trip she (and you readers) will never forget!Entertaining and educational for readers of all ages, this story also features a map of old Ocean City, more than forty vivid watercolor illustrations of Victorian architecture and Ocean City landmarks, a glossary, and a timeline. This book will broaden the horizons for all young people who have visited this beloved shore resort, and for the young-at-heart. Written by a professional educator and textbook writer, it is also an excellent instructional book for the classroom. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2007923326 |
| Series: Schiffer Book |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.05 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Travel back in time to the early twentieth century as the magical Sand Lady takes a young girl on vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, as she remembers it. See the Atlantic and Plimhimmon hotels, have ice cream at the Sugar Bowl, tea at Conner's restaurant, and a carousel ride at Trimper's Luna Park. It is a trip she (and you readers) will never forget Entertaining and educational for readers of all ages, this story also features a map of old Ocean City, more than forty vivid watercolor illustrations of Victorian architecture and Ocean City landmarks, a glossary, and a timeline. This book will broaden the horizons for all young people who have visited this beloved shore resort, and for the young-at-heart. Written by a professional educator and textbook writer, it is also an excellent instructional book for the classroom. Middle grades-ages 8-12. |