M Is For Mayflower: A Massachusetts Alphabet (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series)

M is for Mayflower is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven's sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett's bright illustrations. This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts' history, and will learn more about their unique home. Where else could you find John F. Kennedy, Emily Dickinson, and Walden's Henry David Thoreau sharing the spotlight with Roxbury Puddingstones and the Quabbin Reservoir? Only in M is for Mayflower . Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D. - Children's Literature Chock full of information, this picture book provides a wealth of information about the state of Massachusetts. Four-line rhymes introduce important people and aspects of the state for each letter of the alphabet. Reading just these rhymes and looking at the illustrations would satisfy young children. Sidebar expositories provide additional facts and details for older students. Although Massachusetts is one of the smallest states, it is one of the richest in history. Readers of all ages will discover fascinating facts in both the text and the beautifully detailed illustrations. An important addition to books on the state. 2002, Sleeping Bear Press, Ages 6 to 10. A rhyming alphabet that names people, places, and things from Massachusetts's history, culture, and natural world and provides background information on each one