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
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | Canada | History | Canada General | Concepts | Alphabet | Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
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.