| P Is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet Contributor(s): Steiner, Stan (Author), Steiner, Joy (Author), Slack, Jocelyn (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1585361550 ISBN-13: 9781585361557 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Illustrated by Jocelyn Slack Continuing the great "Discover American State By State" series is "P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet. "That's right, Idaho! Sleeping Bear Press explores the lush land and rich history of a state so often overlooked. Kids of all ages will love the A to Z rhymes boasting about all the riches found within Idaho's borders - from the Appaloosa steed to the zinc mines to Mount Borah, to, you knew we couldn't forget it, the potato. Every page expands on the rhyme and introduces the readers to more interesting facts, places and people that have helped make Idaho the unique treasure it is. Lyrically written by Idaho's own husband and wife team, Stan and Joy Steiner, "P is for Potato" excels through the love and knowledge of their home state. The text comes dancing to brilliant life behind the talented strokes of illustrator - and Idaho native -- Jocelyn Slack's brush. "P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet" is as unique as Idaho itself. It's rare to find a children's book on our 43rd state, but it's a great discovery to when you can offer one this well done. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 979.6 |
| LCCN: 2004028838 |
| Series: Discover America State by State (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 11.36" W x 9.46" (1.02 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Idaho |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 87698 Reading Level: 6.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Illustrated by Jocelyn Slack Continuing the great Discover American State By State series is P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet. That's right, Idaho Sleeping Bear Press explores the lush land and rich history of a state so often overlooked. Kids of all ages will love the A to Z rhymes boasting about all the riches found within Idaho's borders - from the Appaloosa steed to the zinc mines to Mount Borah, to, you knew we couldn't forget it, the potato. Every page expands on the rhyme and introduces the readers to more interesting facts, places and people that have helped make Idaho the unique treasure it is. Lyrically written by Idaho's own husband and wife team, Stan and Joy Steiner, P is for Potato excels through the love and knowledge of their home state. The text comes dancing to brilliant life behind the talented strokes of illustrator - and Idaho native -- Jocelyn Slack's brush. P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet is as unique as Idaho itself. It's rare to find a children's book on our 43rd state, but it's a great discovery to when you can offer one this well done. |