H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet [Hardcover]

Bruce Langton (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Exploring the wonders of Indiana by using each letter of the alphabet, "H is for Hoosier" is a delight for readers of all ages. From the "musical" dunes along Lake Michigan to the Grissom Air Museum in Peru, from the natives who gave the state its name to James Whitcomb Riley, "H is for Hoosier" gives students a chance to learn fascinating facts about their state through poems and explanatory text for each letter.

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About the Author

Following successful careers as a commercial illustrator and a wildlife artist, Bruce Langton started illustrating children's books. His books include P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet and Win One for the Gipper: America's Football Hero. Bruce lives in Granger, Indiana.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (September 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360414
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360413
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 11.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Making Indiana even more interesting!, December 19, 2001

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K. A. Hearne "Word Lover" (North Vernon, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet (Hardcover)

I received this book as a Christmas gift from a co-worker. I teach fourth grade and we study Indiana History, so this is an awesome and appropriate book. The wording Mrs. Reynolds uses, and the illustrations from Mr. Langton, hook the students in and keep them interested until the very end. The facts and information on the sidebar of each page is an excellent way to tie everything in together. I read it to my students immediately upon receiving it, and they have already made references to it just in the short time since I've had it. It is a perfect gift for any teacher (especially one who teaches fourth grade) or for any Hoosier. I would recommend this book to anyone!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those with Hoosier roots..., February 4, 2002

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This review is from: H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet (Hardcover)

We lived in Indiana for a year with our small children and we have tried to remind them of all the fun things we did and learned while we lived there. This book is adorable. It covers all the highlights of Indiana. My boys LOVE reading and remembering our year as temporary Hoosiers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars H is for Hoosier -- An Indiana Alphabet, February 11, 2007

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P. A. Annee "Baby Boomer" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet (Hardcover)

This was my first purchase of the books in this series from Sleeping Bear Press. I loved it so much, I started buying the books about the other 49 states. I think they are tremendous for kids -- and adults can learn a lot about each state also. At least, consider owning the one that is about your own state of residence! Now I own all 50 State Alphabet books and can't wait to share them with my grandkids. A great investment.