Scottish Alphabet (ABC) - Hardcover

Rickey Pittman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1589805968 ISBN 13: 9781589805965

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US), 2008

Synopsis

From A's Saint Andrew's Day to T's thistle, from E's Edinburgh to Z's Zetland, this journey through the alphabet and across the breathtaking beauty of Scotland is an educational adventure for all readers. With a glossary of important Scottish figures, historical places, and events, this book is a perfect addition to any children's library.

About this title

About the Authors

Rickey E. Pittman, 1998 Grand Prize winner of the prestigious Ernest Hemingway Short Story Competition, is an active member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp Thomas McGuire, in West Monroe, Louisiana. He is also a Civil War re-enactor, a public speaker on issues and topics related to the War Between the States, and a musician who travels and performs original and Civil War period music. Pittman lives with his wife in Bastrop, Louisiana, where he teaches English at Bastrop High School and freshman composition at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He is a proud father and grandfather.

Connie McLennan is a member of the San Francisco Society of Illustrators and the Picture Book Artists Association. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in art. She lives with her husband in Rocklin, where she works as a freelance artist.

From the Back Cover

From B's bagpipes with sweet melodies to W's William Wallace, the hero who defeated the English at Stirling Bridge, Scottish Alphabet relives Scottish history and celebrates the unique way of life in stunning rhyme and imagery. With important figures like Mary, Queen of Scots, this book captures the rich heritage of Scotland and teaches children about important aspects of Scottish tradition and geography.
K stands for the kilt, a skirt worn by Scottish clansmen. Each clan has its own distinct tartan, a checkered pattern of many beautiful colors. N represents Nessie, Scotland's legendary monster in Loch Ness, and T stands for thistle, the country's purple-blossomed national flower that symbolizes nobility.
Included is a glossary and pronunciation key of important Scottish words, such as ceilidh, a fun gathering where people sing, dance, and tell stories, and sporran, a fur or leather pouch worn from the belt of a kilt.

[Back Flap]

Rickey E. Pittman, 1998 grand prize winner of the prestigious Ernest Hemingway Short Story Competition, presents Scottish and Irish programs to students of all ages. He is also a Civil War reenactor, a public speaker on issues and topics related to the War Between the States, and a musician who travels and performs original, Celtic, and Civil War-period music. He has written plays, nonfiction, poetry, and short stories, and he teaches English at the university level. Pittman is the author of Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House and Stories of the Confederate South.
Connie McLennan, a freelance illustrator, is a member of the San Francisco Society of Illustrators, the Northwest Air Force Artists, and the Picture Book Artists Association. She has won awards from both the San Francisco Society of Illustrators and the Sacramento Ad Club. She is also a founding member of a parent advocacy group for children with special needs.

From the Inside Flap

From B's bagpipes with sweet melodies to W's William Wallace, the hero who defeated the English at Stirling Bridge, Scottish Alphabet relives Scottish history and celebrates the unique way of life in stunning rhyme and imagery. With important figures like Mary, Queen of Scots, this book captures the rich heritage of Scotland and teaches children about important aspects of Scottish tradition and geography.
K stands for the kilt, a skirt worn by Scottish clansmen. Each clan has its own distinct tartan, a checkered pattern of many beautiful colors. N represents Nessie, Scotland's legendary monster in Loch Ness, and T stands for thistle, the country's purple-blossomed national flower that symbolizes nobility.
Included is a glossary and pronunciation key of important Scottish words, such as ceilidh, a fun gathering where people sing, dance, and tell stories, and sporran, a fur or leather pouch worn from the belt of a kilt.

[Back Flap]

Rickey E. Pittman, 1998 grand prize winner of the prestigious Ernest Hemingway Short Story Competition, presents Scottish and Irish programs to students of all ages. He is also a Civil War reenactor, a public speaker on issues and topics related to the War Between the States, and a musician who travels and performs original, Celtic, and Civil War-period music. He has written plays, nonfiction, poetry, and short stories, and he teaches English at the university level. Pittman is the author of Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House and Stories of the Confederate South.
Connie McLennan, a freelance illustrator, is a member of the San Francisco Society of Illustrators, the Northwest Air Force Artists, and the Picture Book Artists Association. She has won awards from both the San Francisco Society of Illustrators and the Sacramento Ad Club. She is also a founding member of a parent advocacy group for children with special needs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US)
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589805968
• ISBN 13: 9781589805965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32