S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet (Alphabet Books)

Description

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. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 5
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 25
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6 years, from customers
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 4
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 11 inches