Description: USS Alabama by Karyn W. Tunks, Julie Dupré Buckner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description 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 Alabamas schoolchildren.Author Karyn Tunks traces the story of the childrens 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 ships 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 ships 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. Author Biography 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. Julie Dupré Buckner is an award-winning artist who specializes in painting, portrait art, illustration, and design. Buckner received a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Louisiana Tech University and studied art in Italy. She has been honored with numerous awards including an ADDY Award, a national packaging award for Georgies Old Fashioned Nut Cakes, and praise for her work on advertising campaigns for Rolex USA, Mikimoto, and David Yurman. Her illustrations have been displayed at the Irving Art Center Museum in Texas and Childrens Museum in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and her portrait work is held in private collections through the United States. She is a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, the Portrait Society of America, the American Society of Portrait Artists, and the Louisiana Art and Artists Guild. Buckner lives in Plaquemine, Louisiana, with her husband and children. Details ISBN 1941879063 ISBN-13 9781941879061 Title USS Alabama Author Karyn W. Tunks, Julie Dupré Buckner Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 32 Publisher Pelican Publishing Company GE_Item_ID:137420675; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
Price: 21.53 USD
Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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ISBN-13: 9781941879061
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Book Title: Uss Alabama : Hooray for the Mighty A!
Number of Pages: 32 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: History / United States / State & Local, History / Military & Wars, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, United States / General
Illustrator: Buckner, Julie Dupré, Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Item Weight: 13.6 Oz
Item Length: 8.3 in
Author: Karyn W. Tunks
Item Width: 11.2 in
Format: Hardcover
