V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Description: From A to Z, you'll discover Tennessee's mountains, music, and mammals. V is for Volunteer stimulates children to learn about their state through familiar Tennessee icons like the Grand Ole Opry and Graceland. And even lifelong Tennesseans may learn something new about the Jubilee Singers and W.C. Handy. Illustrator Bruce Langton captures the beauty, natural wonder, and history of the Volunteer state through his colorful paintings. With poetry for younger children and expository text for older readers, author and Tennessee educator Mike Shoulders shares the important lessons of the Trail of Tears, Sequoyah and his alphabet and so much more. V is for Volunteer will intrigue and charm readers and Tennesseans of all ages!

Brief description:

Having been involved in education for more than 30 years, Dr. Michael Shoulders travels extensively, visiting schools and speaking at conferences across the country. In addition to authoring the companion title, Say Daddy!, he has written several books for Sleeping Bear Press, including G is for Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Alphabet. Mike lives in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Review Quotes: ""V is for Volunteer" will help children discover everything about their state from A is for Appalachian Mountains to Z is for Zebra Swallowtail - Tennessee's official state butterfly. With poetry and for younger children and expository text for older readers, the book appeals to a broad range of readers. The book is beautifully illustrated by Bruce Langton who captures the beauty and natural wonder of Tennessee. The book is published by Sleeping Bear Press and is part of a series of alphabet State books."
-- "Mt. Juliet Chronicle" (April 2003)