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From manatees to mermaids, Florida's Indigenous peoples to the Daytona 500, this state ABC book for children F is for Florida combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.This book covers subjects important or significant to Floridians and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Florida's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.The book's eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child's interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the "Who Knew?--Facts about the great state of Florida" section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Florida alphabet.

A photographic guide laced with insider knowledge to one of Northern New Mexico's most spectacular scenic byways.The Enchanted Circle is an 83-mile loop through mountains, mesa, valleys, and a national forest, beginning from Taos to Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and then back. A National Forest Scenic Byway, the route brings together the wonders of nature and the area's rich history to create one of the country's most unique and varied landscapes, perfect for drives, hikes, camping, fishing, and much more.This book contains beautifully rendered photographs of the Enchanted Circle's most breathtaking sights as well as the best things to do and places to see along the popular route. Visitors could look forward to discovering historic sites, markets, mines, and villages; enjoying the regional cuisine; shopping; rafting; skiing; and more.

Children can imagine just what kind of an animal they are when they are hungry, sleepy, playing, or even sad. This book is perfect for toddlers who are just learning to turn pages, and well as eager first-time readers. Animted images of wildlife will have children participating in story time, and even making up their own scenarios.

From award-winning author Eric Kimmel, here is a new edition of a spicy Texas twist on the classic tale The Gingerbread Man, featuring the artwork of Erik Brooks.

Book Three in theRange Riders Series is the most exciting yet, as Cassie and Jasper conquer the elements, outwit rustlers, and rope, ride, and rescue like never before.

C is for Colorado, part of the "See-My-State" series, is a state-oriented ABC book for young children with couplets written by kids for kids that are important or significant to Coloradans and accompanied with brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Colorado's natural beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea. The book's eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child's interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the "Who Knew? - Facts abut the great state of Colorado" which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Colorado alphabet.

Great Grandmother, Kaya, a revered Skokomish basket maker, is teaching Josephine, 15, and her brother Ralph, 10, how to make baskets twined with the leaves of the cattail plant. Kaya learned when she was very young, just like the others who lived for thousands of years in the Southern Coast Salish region of Western Washington State. Now she passes the knowledge on, showing Josephine and Ralph how to collect and process the cattails, and even where to dig for the dying materials. But Kaya has more in store for them, as they become entwined in the traditional ways of life.