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E is for Evergreen: A Washington State Alphabet
Readers young and old will be delighted to discover the wonders of Washington State, from its natural beauty (Mount Rainier and evergreen forests), to its famous residents (Jimi Hendrix and Big Foot) and familiar skyline (Seattle's Space Needle). Intriguing facts coupled with beautiful, original artwork make E is for Evergreen an exciting journey.
Marie and Roland Smith grew up in Oregon and live on a small farm south of Portland. Roland is the author of many award-winning books for children including Thunder Cave, Sasquatch, Jaguar, Zach's Lie, and The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, which won the Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Award. Marie and Roland also collaborated on B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet, published in 2003.
A professional artist since she graduated from The Art Center College of Design in California, Linda Holt Ayriss also holds a BFA from Pacific Lutheran University, WA. She is the recipient of a silver medal from the Best in the West Society of Illustrators, and has been recognized in the Communication Arts Annual. Linda has taught at Cal State Northridge and is currently mentoring two students in her studio. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, just across Puget Sound from Seattle.
Marie and Roland Smith grew up in Oregon and live on a small farm south of Portland. Roland is the author of many award-winning books for children including Thunder Cave, Sasquatch, Jaguar, Zach's Lie, and The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, which won the Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Award. Marie and Roland also collaborated on B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet, published in 2003.
A professional artist since she graduated from The Art Center College of Design in California, Linda Holt Ayriss also holds a BFA from Pacific Lutheran University, WA. She is the recipient of a silver medal from the Best in the West Society of Illustrators, and has been recognized in the Communication Arts Annual. Linda has taught at Cal State Northridge and is currently mentoring two students in her studio. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, just across Puget Sound from Seattle.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published August 20, 2004
About the author
Roland Smith
154 books843 followersRoland Smith is an American author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children.
Smith was born in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Portland State University and, following a part-time job at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, began a 20-year career as a zookeeper, both at the Oregon Zoo and the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington. After working to save wildlife following the Exxon Valdez oil spill, in 1990, he published his first book, Sea Otter Rescue, a non-fiction account of the process of animal rescue. Smith continued to draw upon his zoo experiences for other non-fiction titles, including Journey of the Red Wolf, which won an Oregon Book Award in 1996.
In 1997, Smith published his first novel, Thundercave. The book continues Smith's theme, as teenage protagonist Jacob Lansa follows his biologist father to Africa where the father is researching elephants. The Lansa character also appears in 1999
s Jaguar and 2001's The Last Lobo. Other novels by Smith include The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, Zach's Lie, Jack's Run, Cryptid Hunters, Sasquatch (novel), about a boy who searches for Bigfoot. Peak, the story of a teenage boy obsessed with climbing mountains, Elephant Run and Tentacles(novel). In 2008, Smith published the first book in the series I, Q, titled Independence Hall. Smith's books have won "Book of the Year" awards in Colorado, Nevada, South Carolina, and Florida, as well as in his native Oregon. Smith lives in Tualatin, Oregon with his wife and stepchildren.
Smith was born in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Portland State University and, following a part-time job at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, began a 20-year career as a zookeeper, both at the Oregon Zoo and the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington. After working to save wildlife following the Exxon Valdez oil spill, in 1990, he published his first book, Sea Otter Rescue, a non-fiction account of the process of animal rescue. Smith continued to draw upon his zoo experiences for other non-fiction titles, including Journey of the Red Wolf, which won an Oregon Book Award in 1996.
In 1997, Smith published his first novel, Thundercave. The book continues Smith's theme, as teenage protagonist Jacob Lansa follows his biologist father to Africa where the father is researching elephants. The Lansa character also appears in 1999
s Jaguar and 2001's The Last Lobo. Other novels by Smith include The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe, Zach's Lie, Jack's Run, Cryptid Hunters, Sasquatch (novel), about a boy who searches for Bigfoot. Peak, the story of a teenage boy obsessed with climbing mountains, Elephant Run and Tentacles(novel). In 2008, Smith published the first book in the series I, Q, titled Independence Hall. Smith's books have won "Book of the Year" awards in Colorado, Nevada, South Carolina, and Florida, as well as in his native Oregon. Smith lives in Tualatin, Oregon with his wife and stepchildren.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
November 14, 2019
This book is about the state of Washington, its history, its landmarks, and the people who live in the state. I chose this book because it would be relevant to my students in Washington state and because it shows a lot of really interesting facts about This state. The genre is non-fiction, The grade levels I would recommend this book for are 1st-3rd. I would use as an introduction lesson for a unit on the state of Washington.
November 22, 2017
I really liked this book. I liked all of the facts it gives about Washington. I learned 6 out of 10 apples eaten in the U.S are from Washington. I liked that it had something written for Z even though Z is hard to find facts for.
Carsen age 10
Carsen age 10
January 6, 2026
I originally thought this book was an ABC of the plants and trees native to WA, but it’s all kinds of things the state is known for. A beautifully illustrated, educational book. I can’t wait to step foot in WA again!
June 15, 2018
This is not your average alphabet book. For each letter in the alphabet there is an item; then on the side bar it gives the detail historic back grounds and information.
March 5, 2020
fun, one of my favorite states, so much to see and do. love the sights. shocking out different a state can be ... rain forest but mtns. so much to see.
January 24, 2023
A Washington State alphabet.
October 6, 2020
Copyright: 2004
Genre: Concept Book
Themes: Alphabet, History
This book was so cute! I love the illustrations; they are super detailed. I think it's neat how this book can be read by a wide range of ages. A younger child may only read the portion that says, "B is for Bigfoot." But, an older child can read that portion and the portion that goes more into depth about Bigfoot. Also, a student who lives in Washington State would be able to connect with this book because it's all about where they live. Plus, it rhymes!
Genre: Concept Book
Themes: Alphabet, History
This book was so cute! I love the illustrations; they are super detailed. I think it's neat how this book can be read by a wide range of ages. A younger child may only read the portion that says, "B is for Bigfoot." But, an older child can read that portion and the portion that goes more into depth about Bigfoot. Also, a student who lives in Washington State would be able to connect with this book because it's all about where they live. Plus, it rhymes!
May 29, 2016
Love these alphabet books, but this one is especially good. Beautiful pictures, and great facts. Some letters I felt I could think of a different word/phrase, that maybe I would prefer, but that's likely because I know Seattle specifically more than Washington State, and it would be a shame to lose some of the state facts/history, so it's a good thing that these authors wrote it and not me :) Definitely one for classrooms and home libraries. BEAUTIFUL images/illustrations. Very well done.
June 3, 2010
I read this at the dentist and loved it. As a used to be teacher of Washington State History, I could see this book being used in thousands of lessons. It's not a great book for little kids but the older ones will love it. The author has written a book for every state which makes me want to learn about each state with the boys this summer!
April 4, 2008
The colored pencil illustrations give the story a sense of lyrical realism. With a short poem on every page supplemented by additional information in the columns, this is a must buy.
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August 22, 2007
I liked it better than the kids did. Hopefully I'll raise 'em right and we won't need this book for them to feel like true Washingtonians.
July 2, 2010
x is for hendrix? interesting stuff about washington state, though i thought the book would be an alphabet of trees.
December 9, 2014
Very Interesting book about Washington.
You can read it 3 ways. Read it just for the alphabet...read it for the facts or both! I learned a little something too! The pictures are nicely done too!
You can read it 3 ways. Read it just for the alphabet...read it for the facts or both! I learned a little something too! The pictures are nicely done too!
August 10, 2011
pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about washington state
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