Scottish Alphabet (ABC Series) - Hardcover

Rickey Pittman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1589805968 ISBN 13: 9781589805965

Publisher: Pelican Publishing, 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.

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About the Author

Rickey E. Pittman, 1998 grand prize winner of the prestigious Ernest Hemingway Short Story Competition, is a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. 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 and Civil War-period music. The inspiration to write Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House came from a chance discovery of Jim Limber Davis's existence. Pittman proceeded with the encouragement of friends and the desire to provide reading audiences with an accurate book written from a Southern perspective among the politically driven, and often historically inaccurate materials currently available on the Civil War.   Born in Dallas, Texas, Pittman earned a bachelor's degree in New Testament Greek and a master's degree in English from Abilene Christian University. His prolific writing career took off after graduation; he produced numerous plays, works of nonfiction, collections of poetry, and short stories. After moving to Monroe, Louisiana, Pittman was added to the Louisiana Roster of Artists in 1998. Working closely with regional art councils, he was commissioned to write historical plays for Franklin and Madison Parishes.   Pittman lives with his wife in Monroe, Louisiana, where he taught English at Bastrop High School and freshman composition at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He works as a freelance writer and editor and is an adjunct English instructor at the University. An enthusiast of many types of music, he is also a singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Angus Dubhghall, a local Scots-Irish band that performs at various Celtic festivals across the South.

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
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589805968
• ISBN 13: 9781589805965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32