Book
G is for Golden Boy : a Manitoba alphabet / written by Larry Verstraete and illustrated by Brian Lund. --
An A to Z pictorial that covers Manitoba's famous people, history, geography, and provincial symbols. Each letter's topic is introduced using poetry and includes brief expository text with details about the topics.
Record details
- ISBN: 1585363642
- ISBN: 9781585363643
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
- Edition: 1st ed. --
- Publisher: Chelsea, Mich. : Gale, c2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Sleeping Bear Press"--T.p. verso. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 22.26 |
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| Subject: | Alphabet books. Manitoba > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 971.27 Ver | 31681002585321 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Introduces the history, culture, landscapes, famous people and provincial symbols of Manitoba, from A to Z, including beluga whales, Ella Cora Hind, heritage festivals, Kitchie Manitou, and Turtle Mountain. - Baker & Taylor
"From A to Z the history, culture, landscapes, famous people and provincial symbols are introduced. Each letter topic is explained through a simple poem. Expository text gives further details about each topic. Manitoba topics include, beluga whales, Ella Cora Hind, heritage festivals, Kitchie Manitou, and Turtle Mountain"--Provided by publisher. - Cherry Lake Publishing
From A to Z the history, culture, landscapes, famous people and provincial symbols are introduced. Each letter topic is explained through a simple poem. Expository text gives further details about each topic. Manitoba topics include, beluga whales, Ella Cora Hind, heritage festivals, Kitchie Manitou, and Turtle Mountain. - Cherry Lake Publishing
Where can one find a town nicknamed the "Polar Bear Capital of the World"? Or see more than 3,000 beluga whales? Or stand along a lakeshore and hear the sound of the Great Kitchie Manitou beating a huge drum? Visit the province of Manitoba in G is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet and learn about these and other wonders, along with fascinating history and important facts. Readers can traverse northern Manitoba on the amazing Ice Roads, a 2,200-km network of temporary roads; attend a dogsled race at the Festival de Voyageur in St. Boniface; or take a trip back in time at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden. From the A of Ancient Shores to the Z of the Z-dike, G is for Golden Boy showcases the history and natural wonders of Manitoba.Larry Verstraete, a native Manitoban, grew up in the French Quarter of Winnipeg, a stone's throw from the Golden Boy. A former teacher, he now spends his time writing, visiting young readers in schools and libraries, and presenting at conferences and festivals. Larry lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brian Lund recently retired from a career in digital mapping at the City of Winnipeg and now has time to indulge his passion for oil painting. He has a degree in Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba, and is a self-taught artist. Brian lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
