D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet: A Kentucy Derby Alphabet (Alphabet Books (Sleeping Bear Press))
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 158536813X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This annual May event, known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports," is steeped in tradition and pageantry far beyond what happens on the track. Topics include famous jockeys, legendary horses, fabled Bluegrass farms and owners, as well as offering a behind-the scenes view of thoroughbred breeding and racing. Following the alphabet, D is for Derby: A Kentucky Derby Alphabet uses poetry and expository text to explain this world-famous event. Readers young and old, along with horse enthusiasts and diehard Derby fans, will enjoy this celebration of one of the most prestigious sporting and cultural events in our country.. The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuous sporting event in the United States. But don't call it just a horse race
--Carolyn Phelan . While the book’s alphabetical structure leads to a rather haphazard arrangement of ideas, children interested in the Derby will absorb each bit of information from each entry while enjoying the colorful illustrations. From Booklist The latest entry in the publisher’s alphabet series spotlights the Kentucky Derby, from “A is for Aristides” (the first winner of the Derby) to “Z is for Zeal.” Like others in the series, this picture book presents topics in rhymed couplets accompanied by paragraphs of text
"Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Great for Kentucky Derby fans!. D is for Derby I bought this title because I have other titles written by this author. And just like the other titles, this one does not disappoint. In particular the illustrations are just gorgeous. These illustrations make this title worth the purchase.. Pat Zanchelli said Excellent book for school age kids. Read it in class and kids loved it and learned a lot. As did I. Each child designed their own jockey silks.