H Is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet

By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Book Overview

Indiana is called the Hoosier State and its people are known as Hoosiers, although historians don't really know why. They do, however, have several ideas about the origins of the famous nickname. Children can learn these origins and other facts about the Hoosier state in H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet, written by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds and illustrated by Bruce Langton.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585360414
• ISBN13: 9781585360413
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

H is for Hoosier

This book is very informative about the state of Indiana. Bought this for our grandchildren so they could learn about their grandfathers birth state.

Great book

I loved this book as much as my 6 year old daughter. It has a very cute little Indiana history lesson while going through the alphabet. I know someone expecting a baby and I bought the book for her also. I think it is great for ages newborn and up.

H is for Hoosier -- An Indiana Alphabet

This was my first purchase of the books in this series from Sleeping Bear Press. I loved it so much, I started buying the books about the other 49 states. I think they are tremendous for kids -- and adults can learn a lot about each state also. At least, consider owning the one that is about your own state of residence! Now I own all 50 State Alphabet books and can't wait to share them with my grandkids. A great investment.

A must for those with Hoosier roots...

We lived in Indiana for a year with our small children and we have tried to remind them of all the fun things we did and learned while we lived there. This book is adorable. It covers all the highlights of Indiana. My boys LOVE reading and remembering our year as temporary Hoosiers.

Making Indiana even more interesting!

I received this book as a Christmas gift from a co-worker. I teach fourth grade and we study Indiana History, so this is an awesome and appropriate book. The wording Mrs. Reynolds uses, and the illustrations from Mr. Langton, hook the students in and keep them interested until the very end. The facts and information on the sidebar of each page is an excellent way to tie everything in together. I read it to my students immediately upon receiving it, and they have already made references to it just in the short time since I've had it. It is a perfect gift for any teacher (especially one who teaches fourth grade) or for any Hoosier. I would recommend this book to anyone!