R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet

Discover America State By State

by Mark R. Allio, Mary Jane Begin (Illustrator)

Our alphabet journey takes us next to the charming state of Rhode Island in R is for Rhode Island Red: A Rhode Island Alphabet. It may be our smallest state but its presence is unmistakable -- rich in history, breathtaking beauty, and famous for its neighborhoods filled with character.

With every turned page readers will be treated to Rhode Island's incredible scenery and have their many questions answered about our thirteenth state. Rhode Island has how many miles of coastline? The breathtaking beauty of Block Island is one of the state's how many islands? Readers will also learn how Rhode Island native Samuel Slater started the American Industrial Revolution, and what the quahog is.

Rhode Island Red is Mark R. Allio's first children's book. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Award winning illustrator Mary Jane Begin has illustrated many children's books. She lives in Barrington, Rhode Island with her husband Mark Allio.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction

40 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 2005

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this is a kids book it gave me great info for a trip we're planning in the far future. I love armchair traveling and kids books are just as good info or better in this case and great pictures.

[Bookbag_Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

HOPE
THE OCEAN STATE
THE CITY BY THE SEA
GOD'S DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Animal: Rhode Island Red
Fish: Striped Bass
Flag of Rhode Island
Flower: Violet
Fruit: Rhode Island Greening Apple
Mineral: Bowenite
Motto: "Hope"
Nicknames: (most used) Ocean State; Little Rhody
Shell: Quahaug
Soil: Narraganset
Song: "Rhode Island's It For Me"
State Seal
Tree: Red Maple


TRAVELED TO // Block Island, The Flying Horse Carousel, Westerly, The Crescent Park Carousel, East Providence, The Slater Memorial Park Carousel, Pawtucket, East Side, Providence, Mile Of History, Federal Hill, The Gaspee, Newport, Hasbro, The RI State House, Narragansett, Lime Rock Lighthouse, The Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, The City By The Sea, Narragansett Bay, Little Compton, Woonsocket, Cumberland, Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island's Underground Railroad, Bristol, Warren, Portsmouth,
MET ALONG THE WAY // William Blaxton, Walter Scott, Haven Brothers, Amos Maine Atwells, Antoniette Downing, Henry & Helal Hassenfeld, Roger Williams, Independent Man, Nehemiah & Seril Dodge, The Wampanoags, The Narragansetts, Metacom, Ida Lewis, Rhode Island Red, Samuel Slater, The Blue Bug, Nibbles Woodaway, Anne Hutchinson, Privateers, Thomas Tew,

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good book that give a breif study of Rhode Island's history, geography, marine and animal lie, in addition to brief biography of the people that made Rhode Island what it is today. Also a good book for those visiting RI, giving them ideas n what to do or what to see.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about rhode island

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

i totally wanna go back .. small state ... so tiny compared to what i am use to with other states sizes. i enjoyed learning more. so fun.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting book about Rhode Island, for all ages! Preschoolers can enjoy the pictures and the little poems, while older readers can learn more from the extra-long information added. There is a quiz at the end to check your memory.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great illustrated picture book about Rhode Island! My mother sent me this for my kids when we still lived in Arizona; I did read it to them there, but we spend a few weeks reading a page a day since moving to Rhode Island to acquaint them with their new home!