| D Is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet: A Kentucy Derby Alphabet Contributor(s): Wilbur, Helen L. (Author), Corum, Jaime (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 158536813X ISBN-13: 9781585368136 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Horses |
| Dewey: 798.400 |
| LCCN: 2013024893 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Series: Alphabet Books (Sleeping Bear Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 11.1" W x 10" (0.95 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Kentucky |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165740 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuous sporting event in the United States. But don't call it just a horse race. This annual May event, known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports," is steeped in tradition and pageantry far beyond what happens on the track. Following the alphabet, D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet uses poetry and expository text to explain this world-famous event. Topics include famous jockeys, legendary horses, fabled Bluegrass farms and owners, as well as offering a behind-the scenes view of thoroughbred breeding and racing. Readers young and old, along with horse enthusiasts and diehard Derby fans, will enjoy this celebration of one of the most prestigious sporting and cultural events in our country. |