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B Is For Buckeye

An Ohio Alphabet

From the Set Discover America State By State

Did you know that Ohio is called "The Mother of Presidents" for the eight United States Presidents born there? Or, that 23 astronauts -- the most of any state -- are from Ohio? These and more amazing facts are revealed in B is for Buckeye, a must-have for every Ohioan (from Ulysses S. Grant to John Glenn)! Brilliant illustrations by Bruce Langton and fascinating text by Marcia Schonberg bring Ohio history and information to life in the second of Sleeping Bear Press' state alphabet books.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level
Dewey 977.1
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 6.9
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Available Formats Hardcover (9781585360048), PDF (9781585366460), Hosted ebook (9781627532976)
Copyright 2002, 2014
Number of Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
  • Ohioana Library Association Finalist for Juvenile Literature, Runner-up
  • Choose to Read Ohio List, Short-listed, 2011
  • Ohio Farm Bureau Honor's List, Short-listed, 2003

B is for Buckeye - Teaching Guide

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Author: Marcia Schonberg

Ohio native and award-winning journalist Marcia Schonberg's written more than a dozen children's books and frequently contributes to national periodicals and daily newspapers, including the Columbus Dispatch and the Medina Gazette. Marcia is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Ohioana Library Association, Midwest Travels Writers Association, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She splits residency between Lexington, Ohio and Naples, Florida and travels extensively uncovering topics for her books and articles.

Illustrator: Bruce Langton

Bruce Langton's unmistakable style and unique ability to capture not only sporting and wildlife scenes, but also contemporary landscapes has won him numerous awards including the 1998 Featured Artist for the Northern Wildlife Art Expo. He lives with his family in Granger, Indiana.

Full-color illustrations