W Is for Welcome
by Brad Herzog, Doug Bowles, Maureen K. Brookfield, Pam Carroll, David C. Gardner, Barbara Leonard Gibson, Ren Graef, Susan Guy, Ross B. Young, Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen
Featuring artwork by multiple illustrations, this picture book is an alphabetical celebration of the American experience, including how our country and culture has been built and defined by our immigrant heritage. Full color.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Publisher Description
2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the many people who have chosen to make our country their home. Topics include well-known landmarks and institutions (the Statue of Liberty and the White House, our national parks system) and famous citizens whose talents helped make the United States a world leader (Albert Einstein and Madeleine Albright). In addition to celebrating America's history and development, key concepts such as naturalization and steps to citizenship are explained in easy-to-understand terms for the young reader.
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