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Tunks, Karyn W

 
9781941879061: Uss Alabama: Hooray for the Mighty A!

Synopsis

Home to thousands of US sailors, the USS Alabama fought bravely in World War II, but after she finished her service, the battleship was set to be scrapped. The people of Alabama decided they had to save the ship named for their proud state. No one was more determined than Alabama's schoolchildren.

Author Karyn Tunks traces the story of the children's efforts in this informative and entertaining account. Tunks reveals a wealth of detail about life at sea before the ship was decommissioned and the many challenges Alabamians faced in securing the ship's permanent home.

Artist Julie Dupré Buckner captures the feeling of the era in her detailed, vivid illustrations of the ship, those who called her home, and those who saved her for future generations. Complete with a glossary, illustrated ship's diagram, and timeline, USS Alabama: Hooray for the Mighty A! offers beginning readers a glimpse of the fascinating history of the battleship and how even the smallest of actions can produce incredible results.

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À propos de l'auteur

Karyn W. Tunks, PhD, is a professor of education at the University of South Alabama, where she teaches courses in literacy, early childhood education, and childrens literature. She is the author of several books for professional educators and the childrens picture book, JUBILEE! As the wife of a career Coast Guard veteran, Tunks has a deep respect for the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, and its mission to preserve history and honor veterans. She lives in the charming town of Fairhope, Alabama, with her family.

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