M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet

M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet PDF Author: Mike Ulmer
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 1489652175
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

M Is For Maple

M Is For Maple PDF Author: Michael Ulmer
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531939
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
Whether sharing the stories of Anne of Green Gables and Terry Fox, or revealing Canada's importance in growing grain that feeds the world, "M is for Maple" is a shining tribute to Canada. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, this Canadian alphabet book shares our nation's symbols, history, people and culture. In clever rhymes and informative text, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details of Canada. Illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the beauty and splendor of Canada, from the Northern Lights to brave Mounties and the beautiful cities of Toronto, Victoria, and Quebec. Destined to become a national classic, "M is for Maple" is a treasure for Canadians young and old.

C is for Canada

C is for Canada PDF Author: Michael Ulmer
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1634724119
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its confederation in 2017. And just in time to help mark the occasion, author Mike Ulmer presents C is for Canada, an alphabetical tribute to this northern nation. Colorful artwork captures Canada's natural beauty as clever rhymes inform and entertain, giving the reader an armchair tour. From the Aurora Borealis to Klondike Days to the majestic Peary Caribou, C is for Canada showcases the landscape, symbols, history, and culture of this great country.

ABC of Canada

ABC of Canada PDF Author: Kim Bellefontaine
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553376854
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Follow acclaimed artist Per-Henrik Gürth's colorful cast of animal characters on this alphabet tour across Canada.

W is for Wind

W is for Wind PDF Author: Pat Michaels
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531963
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
Would you like to know the difference between cirrus and cumulus clouds? How much does our atmosphere weigh? W is for Wind: A Weather Alphabet is a swirl of information that answers these questions and many more. Readers will learn that yes, our atmosphere has weight! And if it's sunny, chances are it's heavy. When the atmosphere is lighter, grab your galoshes! W is for Wind is one well-informed children's book from the Sleeping Bear Press family that puts the emphasis on fun and function. It lets children learn all about the weather in a relaxed engaging manner. Professional weatherman and storm tracker Pat Michaels spins the stories on everything from tornadoes and hurricanes to rainbows and evaporation with gusto. His rhymes thunder through the alphabet with excitement and his factual text resonates like the Northern Lights. Readers will turn the pages with lightning quickness to get to the next weather condition and with each page turned they'll be treated to the mystical illustrations of Canadian-born artist Melanie Rose. Perfect in the classroom or the home, W is for Wind captures the love affair we all have with weather. It the perfect complement to a science lesson or to help explain to children what exactly happens when water freezes and much more with easy-to-understand language. Enriching, enlightening and educational could easily be the "E" in this one-of-a-kind weather alphabet book.

Loonies and Toonies

Loonies and Toonies PDF Author: Michael Ulmer
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1534126120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Book Description
What do Shakespeare, salmon, sled dogs and the Queen of England have in common? They all play a part in Canadian life, and they are just a few of the topics covered in this book. Taking its name from the one-dollar and two-dollar coins in Canadian currency, Loonies and Toonies provides a well-rounded view of the country's past and present. This virtual tour briefs children on the metric system, as well as on Canada's ceremonial link to the British monarchy. En route, they'll be inspired by stories of Terry Fox's courageous run for cancer research and the undefeated record of the Bluenose sailing schooner. Before the trip ends, they'll also discover why its not a good idea to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel!

K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet

K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet PDF Author: Brad Herzog
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 1489637575
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

Z is for Zamboni

Z is for Zamboni PDF Author: Matt Napier
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531947
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
In the mold of our very popular series of state alphabet books, we offer "Z is for Zamboni" to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

A is for Algonquin

A is for Algonquin PDF Author: Lovenia Gorman
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1534125779
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Book Description
The second title in our already popular provincial alphabet series, A is for Algonquin Park: An Ontario Alphabet introduces young readers to all the beauty of this spectacular province. Written with the charm and knowledge of a life long resident, A is for Algonquin Park teaches youngsters of all ages about Ontario's inhabitants, history, flora and fauna, movers and shakers. As with our other two-tiered alphabet books, A is for Algonquin Park answers a variety of questions about one of Canada's most picturesque provinces. Is the longest street in the world really in Ontario? And the world's longest skating rink? What is the Group of Seven? A is for Algonquin Park is Lovenia Gorman's first book. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Melanie Rose has illustrated six other titles for Sleeping Bear. She lives near Toronto, Ontario.

H is for Horse

H is for Horse PDF Author: Michael Ulmer
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627536388
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Book Description
In the style and format of our alphabet books comes "H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet". From basics such as mucking out the stall and how to judge a horse's qualities to historical facts on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mike Ulmer relays the fun and fundamentals of the world of horses. Lush, detailed paintings by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, whose work "School Library Journal" has described as 'luminous,' capture the beauty and magnificence of these creatures.