V Is For Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series) (Hardcover)

by Michael Shoulders (Author) "Come inside-to Tennessee, its people, places and history..." (more)
Key Phrases: Beale Street, United States

Editorial Reviews

Review
"V is for Volunteer will help children discover everything about their state from A is for Appalachian Mountains to Z is for Zebra Swallowtail - Tennessee?s official state butterfly. With poetry and for younger children and expository text for older readers, the book appeals to a broad range of readers. The book is beautifully illustrated by Bruce Langton who captures the beauty and natural wonder of Tennessee. The book is published by Sleeping Bear Press and is part of a series of alphabet State books."
-- Mt. Juliet Chronicle (April 2003) (UNKNOWN )

Product Description
When Govenor Brown called for 2,800 Tennesseans to fight in the Mexican war in 1847 and more than 30,000 volunteered, Tennessee earned the nickname "The Volunteer State." Discover Tennessee's nautral wonders and fascinating history. "V is for Volunteer" stimulates children to learn about their state through familiar Tennessee icons such as the Grand Ole Opry and Graceland. And lifelong Tennesseans will enjoy reading about the Jubilee singers and W.C. Handy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (April 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360333
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360338
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,903 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars G is for Great Book!, May 10, 2001

By	Melinda Riggins (Clarksville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

"V is for Volunteer" is a wonderful new addition to the selection of books about Tennessee. As a teacher and librarian, I can see many uses for this book. As a Tennesseean, Michael Shoulders has done an excellent job of finding interesting Tennessee people, places, and items for each letter of the alphabet. Even young children will recognize people they know of, such as Elvis, or places they have visited such as Nashville. The text provides an excellent read-aloud for any grade level, but the information on the end pages provides extra information that would be valueable for reports for upper grades. Adults and children alike will love this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - far exceeds expectations, July 4, 2006

By	P. von Clef "Catholic home educator" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We received this book as a gift and it really makes the A+ grade. My ds 8 and dd 9 love it - and with the additional information it provides (e.g. state rock, state animal, prominent landmarks)it could be used at much older ages. With attractive pictures and interesting text, this is a enjoyable supplement for homeschoolers - a way to make Geography lessons fun. This is a book to read and reread. We do hope to acquire more of this series!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for Tennesseeans, June 12, 2001

By	maggimae "maggimae" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This book can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to learn more about the state of Tennessee. The neat thing about it is that the rhyming text will delight toddlers, but the information in the sidebars can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Mr. Shoulders takes us from Beale Street to the Trail of Tears. It's an informative journey enhanced by Langton's illustrations. Especially pleasing are those that deal with nature. I highly recommend this book.