O is for Old Dominion: A Virginia Alphabet Edition 1. (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series)

From Arlington National Cemetery (once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead) to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in O is for Old Dominion . Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Booker T. Washington. Pamela Duncan Edwards came from England to live in Virginia twenty years ago and fell in love with her new home. Pamela was a children's librarian before becoming the author of nearly twenty-five picture books. She thinks Virginia is the most beautiful state and hopes she will live there forever. Pamela makes her home in Vienna, Virginia. Artist Troy Howell has had a prolific career as a children's book illustrator, with countless books to his credit. He received his formal art education from the Art Center in Los Angeles and the Illustrators' Workshops in New York. Troy lives in Falmouth, Virginia. Explores The Heritage And History Of Virginia, Offering Historical Facts For Each Letter Of The Alphabet. From Arlington National Cemetery, Once Part Of Robert E. Lee's Homestead, To Magnificent Monticello, Virginia Has Always Had A Prominent Place In American History. Jamestown, Williamsburg, And Even The Pentagon Are Just A Few Of The Many Places Highlighted In Old Dominion. Readers Will Also Be Introduced To Such History Makers As George Washington, Patrick Henry, And Booker T. Washington. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an illustration and a note explaining an aspect of the history, culture, or geography of Virginia