Journey Around Maine from A to Z

Journey Around Maine from A to Z

Author: Martha Day Zschock

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933212319

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Introduces information about the history, geography, and people of the state of Maine with words for each letter of the alphabet.


Hello, Maine!

Hello, Maine!

Author: Martha Zschock

Publisher: Commonwealth Editions

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780981943022

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A Colorful and Fun Tour of Maine for the Littlest Explorers


Journey Around Philadelphia from A to Z

Journey Around Philadelphia from A to Z

Author: Martha Zschock

Publisher: Commonwealth Editions

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933212289

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With over 250,000 copies in print, the remarkable Journey Around series moves to America's second most popular history destination and our country's first capital. Far more than an alphabet book, each page is headed by an alliterative sentence that evokes an important theme. For example, Philadelphia's A page, featuring Benjamin Franklin, is headed Aphorisms and advice appear in the almanac. From the Liberty Bell to Liberty Place, from Elfreth's Alley to Franklin Parkway, join an energetic eagle guide on a tour of the City of Brotherly Love.


Counting Our Way to Maine

Counting Our Way to Maine

Author: Maggie Smith

Publisher: Down East Books

Published: 2008-04-23

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1461743680

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First published in 1995 by Orchard Books, this book takes one baby, two dogs, and three bicycles on a journey from the big city to Maine's seacoast. Objects packed for the trip and things seen along the way are all happily counted, finishing in a shining finale as the family tallies 20 fireflies found during their last evening in Maine.


L Is for Lobster

L Is for Lobster

Author: Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2010-10-22

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1585367575

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From the Penobscots, Passaquamoddies, Puritans, and pilgrims, to the proud people "Down East," L is for Lobster is the alphabet book for all Mainers. The rhymes and text woven through A to Z teach children about the many wonders of this great vacationland. Open the pages and explore the Quoddy lighthouse, learn about Old Town Canoe Company, or search the beaches for ocean treasures. With charming, warm illustrations from Jeannie Brett, as well as playful rhymes and informative text from Maine native Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, L is for Lobster is sure to become a favorite of children, teachers, and parents. Rediscover the deep, rich woodlands and sparkling ocean playgrounds of Maine through this delightful alphabet journey!


Literature of Travel and Exploration: R to Z, index

Literature of Travel and Exploration: R to Z, index

Author: Jennifer Speake

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9781579584405

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Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.


Journey Around Cape Cod and the Islands from A to Z

Journey Around Cape Cod and the Islands from A to Z

Author: Martha Day Zschock

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781889833286

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Features sights, characteristics, and history of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, Massachusetts, with illustrations and text representing each letter of the alphabet, from Aptucxet and Bourne Bridge to Yarmouth and zooplankton.