Pub Date: May 1, 2001
Dewey: 973
LCCN: 00012262
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 06 to 08
Physical Info: 0.46" H x 10.32" L x 11.38" W ( 1.43 lbs) 56 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Alphabet | Places | United States | Holidays and Celebrations | Patriotic Holidays | History | Symbols Monuments National Parks etc
Series: Discover the World
Description: The author of the charming fable "Fibblestax" includes a rhyming poem for each letter of the alphabet and informational text about the United States. Full-color illustrations.
Brief description: Devin Scillian is an award-winning author, broadcast journalist, and musician. He presently anchors the news for WDIV-TV in Detroit. He has traveled the world covering news stories from Sydney to Siberia. His school presentations have inspired countless children to think of themselves as not only readers, but writers as well. In addition to Memoirs of a Goldfish, Memoirs of a Hamster, Memoirs of an Elf, and Memoirs of a Parrot, Devin is also the author of numerous books for Sleeping Bear Press including the national bestseller A is for America: An American Alphabet. Devin lives in Michigan with his family. Find out more about Devin at www.devinscillian.com.
Review Quotes: "Don't let the ABC idea fool you. This is a book for all ages. The large pages are brimming with realistic, detailed paintings and loaded with high-interest information from A to Z. History, state facts, important people, landmarks, and much more are presented with an informative text and fun-to-read poems. This is a exciting tribute to our nation and so beautifully created. A CD of songs by the author is also available."
-- Gina Gilligan, "The Grand Rapids Press," Sunday September 23, 2001