P Is for Pilgrim
A Thanksgiving Alphabet
An A to Z exploration of this holiday of gratitude that connects past and present.
From the lives of our early settlers, who established the foundations for American freedoms and ideals, to today’s celebrations, P is for Pilgrim colorfully examines the history and lore of Thanksgiving through memorable short verses and expository sidebar text for each letter of the alphabet. Educators will find the inclusion of the Core Values of Democracy of valuable use for the classroom while kids of all ages will enjoy the bright, engaging illustrations and fascinating facts.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | |
| Dewey | 394.2649 |
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| ATOS Reading Level | 6.0 |
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| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781585361342), Paperback (9781585363537), PDF (9781627531313), ePub (9781627532181), Hosted ebook (9781627533409) |
| Copyright | 2008, 2014 |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Dimensions | 11 x 10 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
P is for Pilgrim: A Thanksgiving Alphabet - Teaching Guide
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Author: Carol Crane
Lecturer and book reviewer Carol Crane was widely recognized by many schools and educators for her expertise in children's literature. She authored over twenty books for Sleeping Bear Press and conducted in-service seminars for teachers at many schools across the country. She also instituted a summer reading program for teachers and media specialists. Carol traveled extensively and spoke at state reading conventions across the United States and lived in Michigan, Florida and North Carolina, before passing away in 2018.
Illustrator: Helle Urban
Helle Urban, a Parker, Colorado, resident, has been an illustrator for more than 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Helle has illustrated numerous children's books, painted portraits of families and was a background artist in the animation industry. Helle's work has also been displayed in numerous galleries.
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| Full-color illustrations |