S Is For Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

by Judy and Ross B. Young (Author) "Welcome to the Show Me State..." (more)
Key Phrases: Kansas City, Pony Express, Mississippi River (more...)

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Product Description
Discover the Gateway to the West with "S is for Show Me," an alphabet book that explores Missouri. Children of all ages and parents, too, are invited along on an alphabet journey of the "Show Me State." Author Judy Young will show you the tallest monument in the United States, and where the Pony Express began. Beautifully illustrated by Ross Young who has hidden details for his readers to enjoy finding.

About the Author
Judy Young has always had a fascination with words and a love of language, which she expresses through her poetry. Judy's poetry has won many awards and has been published in literary journals and magazines. Her interest in words and language also led her to receive a Masters in Arts in Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Tulsa in 1980. As a speech and language pathologist, Judy works with elementary children, helping them to understand and use language. She also encourages children to write by reading and discussing poetry in elementary classrooms. Judy and her husband, Ross, live in the country near Springfield, Missouri. They have a daughter, Brett, a son, Reid, and five dogs.

The art of Ross B. Young is often associated with paintings of the world's greatest sporting dogs. He also paints wildlife and landscapes. Ross has been a professional artist since he received his Masters of Arts in Painting from the University of Tulsa in 1980. His artwork has been displayed in national and international art shows, galleries and museums. It has also been in or on the covers of many magazines and books. Ross regularly shares his expertise and his love of art with children by speaking to local elementary classrooms and judging elementary art shows. Ross and his wife, Judy, live in the country near Springfield, Missouri. They have a daughter, Brett, a son, Reid, and five dogs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (September 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360260
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360260
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Discover America State by State Series.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book On Missouri For Both Kids And Adults!, November 26, 2001

By	Elaine Russell (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This book is GREAT! As a school teacher, I'm delighted to have this book in my classroom. As a parent, I'm delighted to have it at home. It's an alphabet book, a poetry book, a textbook, and an art book all in one! Though I have lived in Missouri all my life, I sure learned some new things by reading S is for Show Me. I learned about the Kimmswick Bone Beds where mastodons used to live. I learned that nearly all corncob pipes in the world are made in Washington, MO! I learned about caves, springs, animals, ice cream cones, the Pony Express, the Civil War and so much more. This book should be read over and over because there is so much information that it just can't be absorbed in the initial reading. The illustrations are beautiful. Many of the paintings contain hidden details that my kids love to search for. The poems are fun to read aloud to young children and give them just enough information to spark their curiosity. But each page also has a sidebar of text that provides more in-depth information for older children and adults. S is for Show Me crosses all age barriers. I highly recommend this book to young and old alike, to anyone who is interested in the great state of Missouri!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Retired children's librarian LOVES this book!, November 23, 2001

By	Elaine Russell (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

S is for Show Me fulfills a need of which librarians have been aware a long time. Finally here is a book that provides a great amount of information about the state of Missouri in an easy-to-read format all ages can enjoy. The magnificent illustrations develop great interest in the excellent poetry and interesting research material. Adults as well as children will gain much knowlege of Missouri from this informative and enlightening book. I cannot praise S is for Show Me too highly!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A GREAT WAY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR STATE!, November 3, 2007

By	D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: S Is For Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet (Discover America State by State) (Paperback)

This book is simply well done. I must say though, it is a bit misleading as it is not a simple ABC book even though it is set up in that particular format. It is so very, very much more. The author and illistrator have given us a wonderful oversite of a wonderful state, starting with prehistory and working forward to the present. The emphasis is on the outdoors of course, as Missouri, if nothing else, is an outdoor kind of place. The cities too have been well covered though, so there is something for everyone here. This book contains some pretty sophisticated information so, for the younger child, it might be a good idea to use this as a "read-a-long" book. The art work is great and quite detailed and fits the text perfectly. I have to admit, even though I am a native of this state, have lived here many years, I too, learned quite a few facts that I was unaware of. For an informative, well designed and fun to read book, I do recommend this one highly.