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G Is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet

Contributor(s): Verstraete, Larry (Author), Lund, Brian (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781585363643

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

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Pub Date: February 19, 2009

Dewey: 971.27

LCCN: 2008040929

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 06 to 08

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 9.10" L x 11.10" W ( 1.05 lbs) 40 pages

Series: Discover Canada Province by Province

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000129787 ( G Is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet)

Reading level: 7.50

Interest level: MG

Point value: 1.0

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Description: From A to Z the history, culture, landscapes, famous people and provincial symbols are introduced. Each letter topic is explained through a simple poem. Expository text gives further details about each topic. Manitoba topics include, beluga whales, Ella Cora Hind, heritage festivals, Kitchie Manitou, and Turtle Mountain.

Brief description:

Larry Verstraete, a native Manitoban, grew up in the French Quarter of Winnipeg, a stone's throw from the Golden Boy. A former teacher, he now spends his time writing, visiting young readers in schools and libraries, and presenting at conferences and festivals. Larry's first picture book was G is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet, and his eighth book for young people.

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