Examines th history and lore of Thanksgiving from A for "across the Atlantic Ocean" to Z for " the "zeppelin-like" balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

From the oom pah pah of the brass section to the tickle and tease of the keyboard ivories, 'M is for Melody' gives a music lesson in alphabet form. Instruments, composers, terms, and even musical styles are examined from A-Z in easy, read-aloud rhymes and expository, accompanied by colorful and engaging artwork. Based on MENC National Standards for Music Education, educators will find this a valuable addition to their classroom material.

People, places, animals, and characteristic things of Arizona are represented by the letters of the alphabet, with information about them presented in rhyme and explanatory notes.

Helps readers identify items at the park beginning with each letter of the alphabet.

From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone Park and Zane Grey's stories of the west, 'A is for America' is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a student's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from California...

Drawings of creatures and natural wonders introduce the letters of the alphabet.

"A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present" --

Examines quilting as an art form and as an item of utility, tracing its history from a cave in Mongolia to patchwork bedcoverings transported in overland wagon trains to present-day exhibits in museums.

"This beautiful book will help your toddler begin to learn the ABCs. Learning will be a lot of fun! Every page has large illustrations in vivid colors. This makes every word very simple to learn. Your toddler will want to "read" this book again and again!" --

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...