C Is for Coyote : A Southwest Alphabet Book [Hardcover]

Andrea Helman (Author), Art Wolfe (Author), Gavriel Jecan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

A-B-C book featuring desert Southwest Animals.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cooper Square Publishing Llc (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873587987
• ISBN-13: 978-0873587983
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,733,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL, January 10, 2003

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C Is for Coyote : A Southwest Alphabet Book (Hardcover)

While alphabet books for children abound , a few are head and shoulders above the rest - C Is For Coyote is one such stand-out.

The book does focus on examples found in the southwestern part of our country, yet the information included is so fascinating and the photography so beautiful that it will appeal to youngsters all over America.

Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied not only by a first rate full color photo but also by a brief descriptive paragraph. For instance, "B is for Bobcat," which is where readers learn that bobcats live in rocky dens, are solitary, and like to hunt at night.

From the title "C is for Coyote" it is revealed that coyotes are "one of the most adaptable animals in the world.....Yip! Yip! Oo-oow! Known for their distinctive howl, some Native Americans call coyotes "songdogs" and interpret their howling to predict the weather."

And so it goes through "P is for Pueblo," which is Spanish for town, all the way to "Z is for Zion," one of our most outstanding National Parks.

What a treat to find a book that doesn't "talk down" to children, but entertains and educates.

- Gail Cooke

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with stunning photographs, May 17, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: C Is for Coyote : A Southwest Alphabet Book (Hardcover)

Deftly produced by Andrea Helman, Art Wolfe and Gavriel Jecan, C Is For Coyote: A Southwest Alphabet Book is a gorgeously illustrated alphabet book for young readers ages 5 to 8, and filled with stunning photographs by Art Wolfe and Cavriel Jecan of the wildlife, environment, and landmarks of the American Southwest. Brief factoids about each creature or landmark make for engaging and educational reading. C For Coyote is very highly recommended for family, school, and community ABC book collections.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this alphabet book!!!!, April 2, 2002

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Dari B. Wayne (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C Is for Coyote : A Southwest Alphabet Book (Hardcover)

I love this alphabet book and at age 47 (and counting) I hope I never lose my fascination with beautiful children's books. "C is for Coyote" boasts amazing animal and southwestern photography (photographers have worked for National Wildlife Federation, Smithsonian and National Geographic, to name a few). The beautiful photos are supported by informative and interesting text which will make you long to visit the locations. I truly do not want to pigeonhole this alphabet book only for children as it is a wonderfully simple geographical guide to the American southwest. Once you have opened this book you will want to make the pilgrimage to the four corners area. A fine book for young children learning their A, B, Cs and a real treat for the rest of us who, on occasion, like to revisit our A, B, C's.