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Next to baseball and fireworks on the Fourth of July, nothing else seems as American as the family camping trip. From what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you get there, S is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet takes readers on an A-Z trail exploring this outdoor pastime. Veteran camper Helen Foster James tackles topics such as unique camping environments, equipment necessities, famous conservationists, and national parks and other attractions. Whether your idea of "roughing it" is a blanket in your own backyard or the subarctic ecosystem of Alaska's Denali National Park, S is for S'mores is a fun and informative guide that is sure to help campers of all ages make the most of their wilderness adventures.Helen Foster James started researching this book when she was four years old - that's when she went on her first camping trip. An educator for over 20 years, Helen is a lecturer for San Diego State University. Her first book, E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet, was a WILLA Literary Award Finalist. Helen lives in San Diego, California. Lita Judge lives in New Hampshire with her husband. She studied geology and dug for dinosaurs before she turned to writing and illustrating children's books. Her love of nature, animals, science, and history inspires her art.
Series: Alphabet Books
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1st Printing edition (May 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585363022
ISBN-13: 978-1585363025
Product Dimensions: 10 x 1 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #27,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Outdoors > Camping #163 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bears
Age Range: 6 - 9 years
Grade Level: 1 - 4
This amazing book can be read in two ways: as a poetry alphabet book with gorgeous accompanying illustrations and/or by reading the information side bars that extend the experience with scientific and historical facts. As a teacher, I have used this book to introduce the joys of many types of camping as well as reinforcing the responsiblities we have to care for our beautiful Mother Earth. My students have then enthusiastically shared their own experiences through writing and art. This is also a perfect book for parents to share with their children, whether they are new to camping or experienced campers.
This is a beautifully illustrated Camping theme book. It can be read quickly by reading just the alphabet focused statement. While a more in depth reading of the information to the right of each letter, gives the reader considerable information about the statement topic.
We got this because a cousin having a baby requested books in lieu of cards. This book can first be used as a picture book. Then you can read the simple text and later read it as a kind of first reference book. I've always liked these. The books grow with the child. Since we all go camping together, we thought this one was appropriate..
The illustrations are so soft and peaceful, beautiful watercolors!. The book can be used for different ages. Younger children will pick up new vocabulary in the with the simple verses to go along with each letter of the alphabet. Older children can learn more details about each word, finding out about places in the US that relate to it.
Oh you will love this book with its beautiful pictures and nice story. It was great for my class camping unit and for my son. Eveyone enjoyed it, and you will too.
We have similar books to these in the state versions (s is for sunshine and n is for natural state) and i do not care for the illustrations at all. Unlike the other two books whose illustrations are clear and crisp these have purposefully blurry quality.
This lovely alphabet book is a fine addition to our "Camp Read S'more" summer reading program.It provides nice schema for emerging readers.
great book for teachers and kids!!! Gives a lot of details about adapting to living in the outdoors and lots of great learning info!!
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