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32 pp.
| Pelican
| December, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-1-58980-515-6$15.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Judith Hierstein.
Brief descriptive paragraphs for each letter of the alphabet piece together the story of America's fight for independence. Familiar elements are included (C for colonies, E for England) as are lesser-known historic events and personalities (K for Battle of the Kegs, Z for Betty Zane). The accompanying illustrations are more adept at depicting landscapes than people.
32 pp.
| Raven Tree
| May, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-9795477-0-6$16.95
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PaperISBN 978-0-9795477-1-3$7.95
(4)
K-3
During her vacation in Washington, DC, young Anna sends back postcards to her family and friends. Each double-page spread contains perky spot art, a photograph of a tourist attraction, Anna's postcard with information about the attraction, and three random facts, which are also translated into Spanish. The gimmicky framework may catch readers' attention.