V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

by Michael Shoulders and Bruce Langton

Book Overview

From A to Z, you'll discover Tennessee's mountains, music, and mammals. V is for Volunteer stimulates children to learn about their state through familiar Tennessee icons like the Grand Ole Opry and Graceland. And even lifelong Tennesseans may learn something new about the Jubilee Singers and W.C. Handy. Illustrator Bruce Langton captures the beauty, natural wonder, and history of the Volunteer state through his colorful paintings. With poetry for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585360333
• ISBN13: 9781585360338
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

V Is for Volunteer

I tutor Japanese women who are in the USA for 4-5 years with their husbands who are employed by a local company. I give them each a copy of this book when they return home to help them remember some of the great things about our state. Both the book and the illustrations are great, and I hope that it is something they will share with others in Japan and hopefully get us some tourism from there!

Excellent - far exceeds expectations

We received this book as a gift and it really makes the A+ grade. My ds 8 and dd 9 love it - and with the additional information it provides (e.g. state rock, state animal, prominent landmarks)it could be used at much older ages. With attractive pictures and interesting text, this is a enjoyable supplement for homeschoolers - a way to make Geography lessons fun. This is a book to read and reread. We do hope to acquire more of this series!

Not Just for Tennnesseeans

This book will be valuable for anyone interested in learning more about the state of Tennessee. Mr. Shoulders takes the reader from Beale Street to the Trail of Tears. The neat thing is that the rhyming verse will be enjoyed by toddlers, but people of all ages will appreciate the information in the sidebars. The illustrations are very good, especailly those dealing with nature. I highly recommend this book.

Not just for Tennesseeans

This book can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to learn more about the state of Tennessee. The neat thing about it is that the rhyming text will delight toddlers, but the information in the sidebars can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Mr. Shoulders takes us from Beale Street to the Trail of Tears. It's an informative journey enhanced by Langton's illustrations. Especially pleasing are those that deal with nature. I highly recommend this book.

G is for Great Book!

"V is for Volunteer" is a wonderful new addition to the selection of books about Tennessee. As a teacher and librarian, I can see many uses for this book. As a Tennesseean, Michael Shoulders has done an excellent job of finding interesting Tennessee people, places, and items for each letter of the alphabet. Even young children will recognize people they know of, such as Elvis, or places they have visited such as Nashville. The text provides an excellent read-aloud for any grade level, but the information on the end pages provides extra information that would be valueable for reports for upper grades. Adults and children alike will love this book!