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A Is for Appalachia!: The Alphabet Book of Appalachian Heritage
44 pp.
| Kentucky |
November, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8131-2556-5$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Pat Banks.
Organized alphabetically, this nostalgic paean to "a place, a people, and a way of life," provides a look back at old-time Appalachian customs, arts, language, farming practices, and economy. Muddy illustrations of varying quality accompany the information, which is presented in sidebars and a friendly conversational tone. A list of places to visit in the region is appended. Glos.