Travel across the diverse state of Alabama and meet its famous sons and daughters, from legendary football coach Bear Bryant to the remarkable Helen Keller and the civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Visit landmarks such as the Bellingrath Home, or stop by Landmark Park and see how a farm was run in the 1890s. Written in the popular two-tier format for the Discover America State by State series, with simple rhymes for younger children and expository text for older children. "Y is for Yellowhammer" is a delightful tour of the state of Alabama.
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"Crane and Burn have produced a beautiful and interesting volume about Alabama's history and its people." -- Anniston Star (AL), November 23, 2003
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Carol Crane has written 14 books for Sleeping Bear Press, including the best-selling P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet. As a children's literature advocate, Carol travels across the country, speaking at schools and many conferences. She makes her home in North Carolina.
Ted Burn's career as a painter has evolved from 30 years as a graphic eesigner and 18 years as a successful illustrator. Educated at Presbyterian College and The Art Institute at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ted has also taught classes at the Eastern Shore Arts Association in Fairhope, Alabama. Ted's hobbies include building small boats — and he sailed on one called Water Color. He also has a skiff called Sketch. He is an avid gardener and will soon be moving back to Daphne, Alabama with his wife, Dianne, and their numerous pets.
Ted Burn's career as a painter has evolved from 30 years as a graphic eesigner and 18 years as a successful illustrator. Educated at Presbyterian College and The Art Institute at The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Ted has also taught classes at the Eastern Shore Arts Association in Fairhope, Alabama. Ted's hobbies include building small boats — and he sailed on one called Water Color. He also has a skiff called Sketch. He is an avid gardener and will soon be moving back to Daphne, Alabama with his wife, Dianne, and their numerous pets.
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Y is for Yellowhammer,
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This review is from: Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Hardcover)
I just purchased this book intending it for my grandchildren. However, I love it. I lived in Alabama all my life and there were tidbits that I didn't know. Beautifully illustrated and interesting information. Both of my children live in other states now and I will send each of them a copy of the Alabama book.
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A summary of Alabama,
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This review is from: Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Hardcover)
Y Is For Yellowhammer is another book in the Discover America State By State Alphabet Series. This one is written by Carol Crane and illustrated by Ted Burn.
The editors suggest an age range of 4-8. This surprises me, because I think older readers will also enjoy it. Perhaps the greatest satisfaction will come from an adult reading it to a youngster, or vice versa! In this book, a "yellowhammer" is a flicker, a type of woodpecker. Author Crane ties this bird into the history of the state, along with Rosa Parks, the boll weevil, and Helen Keller. Like other books in this series, this one is bound to ignore one or two of your favorite people, places, or actions. But there are only 26 letters in the alphabet! This book would make a nice gift.
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A Must Have For Every Classroom and Home Library!,
By Prospective Teacher (Jasper, AL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Hardcover)
I recently observed this book being read to a fourth grade class. The students loved it. It was educational and sparked a lot of very good questions. Every page has additional info on side panel. This book could be incorporated into all grades.
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When in 1939 the seal of Alabama was approved, the senate and house of representatives all agreed that the state's most important feature was its rivers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Civil War, Helen Keller, Ivy Green, Mobile Bay New!
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When in 1939 the seal of Alabama was approved, the senate and house of representatives all agreed that the state's most important feature was its rivers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Civil War, Helen Keller, Ivy Green, Mobile Bay New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Surprise Me!
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- Helen Keller (In Their Own Words) by George Sullivan on page 10, and Back Matter
- George Washington (Let Freedom Ring: American Revolution Biographies) by Keller in Back Matter
- George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor (Fact Finders) by Monroe in Back Matter
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