Y Is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet

By Carol Crane

Book Overview

Travel across the diverse state of Alabama and meet its famous sons and daughters, from legendary football coach Bear Bryant to the remarkable Helen Keller and civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Visit landmarks such as the Bellingrath Home, or stop by Landmark Park and see how a farm was run in the 1890s. Written in the popular two-tier format for the Discover America State by State series, with simple rhymes for younger children and expository text for older children, Y is for Yellowhammer is a delightful tour of the state of Alabama.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585361186
• ISBN13: 9781585361182
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.2" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Y is for Yellowhammer

I just purchased this book intending it for my grandchildren. However, I love it. I lived in Alabama all my life and there were tidbits that I didn't know. Beautifully illustrated and interesting information. Both of my children live in other states now and I will send each of them a copy of the Alabama book.

A summary of Alabama

Y Is For Yellowhammer is another book in the Discover America State By State Alphabet Series. This one is written by Carol Crane and illustrated by Ted Burn. The editors suggest an age range of 4-8. This surprises me, because I think older readers will also enjoy it. Perhaps the greatest satisfaction will come from an adult reading it to a youngster, or vice versa! In this book, a "yellowhammer" is a flicker, a type of woodpecker. Author Crane ties this bird into the history of the state, along with Rosa Parks, the boll weevil, and Helen Keller. Like other books in this series, this one is bound to ignore one or two of your favorite people, places, or actions. But there are only 26 letters in the alphabet! This book would make a nice gift.

A Must Have For Every Classroom and Home Library!

I recently observed this book being read to a fourth grade class. The students loved it. It was educational and sparked a lot of very good questions. Every page has additional info on side panel. This book could be incorporated into all grades.