Pub Date: November 15, 2010
Dewey: 971.24
LCCN: 2009037421
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 9.20" L x 11.20" W ( 1.05 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island | Concepts | Alphabet | Places | Canada
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. Saskatchewan topics include, Cypress Hills, ice, jigging, Qu'Appelle Valley and Waskesiu.
Brief description:
Linda Aksomitis's children's novel, Longhorns and Outlaws, was a winner in the 2008 ForeWord magazine awards. L is for Land of Living Skies is her first picture book. Currently she lives in Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. She travels frequently, giving author talks and lectures, and researching future projects.