{"id":8152816648429,"title":"The US Air Force Alphabet Book","handle":"the-us-air-force-alphabet-book","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jerry-pallotta\"\u003eJerry Pallotta\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sammie-garnett\"\u003eSammie Garnett\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vickie-fraser\"\u003eVickie Fraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn fascinating facts about an important branch of our armed forces, the US Air Force—one for each letter of the alphabet!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something air force related. From the fighter jets and Red Horse to Tuskegee and insignia, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jerry-pallotta-alphabet-books\"\u003eJerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cvr-border-gray\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-spread.jpg?v=1680527755\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680527755\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1680527758\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry Pallotta, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Pallotta is the author of more than twenty alphabet books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-crab-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Crab Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-sea-mammal-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Sea Mammal Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-icky-bug-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Icky Bug Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-butterfly-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Butterfly Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-beetle-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Beetle Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as more than twenty math books, a holiday series, an early-reader series, and a US military series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jerry-pallotta\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jerry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSammie Garnett, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSammie Garnett is a navy wife, mom, grandma, teacher of the year, skydiver, and white-water rafter. Sammie and her husband, Bill, a retired Navy SEAL, have two children, four grandchildren, and one granddog. They live, work, and play in Panama City Beach, Florida, and Murphy, North Carolina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sammie-garnett\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Sammie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVickie Fraser, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVickie Fraser graduated from the University of Central Florida, earning a degree in graphic design. She worked for an air force contractor in Florida and created artwork for the military. Vickie lives in Atlanta with her husband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-link\"\u003eR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shennen-bersani\"\u003ee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vickie-fraser\"\u003ead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Vickie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn A-to-Z visual glossary of terminology, planes, and history of the U.S. Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis alphabet book is heavy on airplane specifics and flight jargon. “F is for Fighter Jet,” and the accompanying text and images outline five specific jets, including the F-15 Eagle, which flies at nearly 2,000 miles per hour. “P is for Planes” includes a look at vehicles such as the KC-135, the Spectre, and the E-8D Joint STARS, while “I is for Insignia” features a chart displaying badges and ranks for Air Force personnel. The artwork includes photographs (some historical) and images that include elements that look painted or drawn. The layouts are visually appealing and well balanced. Figures depicted are diverse, but other than the Tuskegee Airmen, there is no discussion of people of color in the Air Force. Adults and children alike stand to learn plenty from this title given the range of topics, terms, and history covered, though the level of detail and content make this most appropriate for readers seeking in-depth information on the Air Force rather than those in search of a simple alphabet book for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders eager to distinguish bombers from missiles will be pleased. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-57091-952-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4-7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 20\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","published_at":"2023-05-04T09:23:33-04:00","created_at":"2023-04-04T10:58:41-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Ages 3-6","Browse by Age_Ages 6-10","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Nonfiction","Browse by Format_Picture Book","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_History \u0026 Biography","Browse by Subject_Social Studies\/Cultures"],"price":1799,"price_min":1799,"price_max":1799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44045809942765,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"19527","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":38675680297197,"product_id":8152816648429,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-04-04T11:00:43-04:00","updated_at":"2023-04-04T11:00:44-04:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":493,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444","variant_ids":[44045809942765]},"available":true,"name":"The US Air Force Alphabet Book - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781570919527","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":31270962069741,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.217,"height":493,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":31270962069741,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.217,"height":493,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444"},"aspect_ratio":1.217,"height":493,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680620444","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jerry-pallotta\"\u003eJerry Pallotta\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sammie-garnett\"\u003eSammie Garnett\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vickie-fraser\"\u003eVickie Fraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn fascinating facts about an important branch of our armed forces, the US Air Force—one for each letter of the alphabet!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something air force related. From the fighter jets and Red Horse to Tuskegee and insignia, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jerry-pallotta-alphabet-books\"\u003eJerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cvr-border-gray\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-spread.jpg?v=1680527755\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover.jpg?v=1680527755\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/us-air-force-alphabet-book-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1680527758\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry Pallotta, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Pallotta is the author of more than twenty alphabet books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-crab-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Crab Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-sea-mammal-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Sea Mammal Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-icky-bug-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Icky Bug Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-butterfly-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Butterfly Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-beetle-alphabet-book\"\u003eThe Beetle Alphabet Book\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as more than twenty math books, a holiday series, an early-reader series, and a US military series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jerry-pallotta\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jerry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSammie Garnett, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSammie Garnett is a navy wife, mom, grandma, teacher of the year, skydiver, and white-water rafter. Sammie and her husband, Bill, a retired Navy SEAL, have two children, four grandchildren, and one granddog. They live, work, and play in Panama City Beach, Florida, and Murphy, North Carolina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sammie-garnett\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Sammie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVickie Fraser, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVickie Fraser graduated from the University of Central Florida, earning a degree in graphic design. She worked for an air force contractor in Florida and created artwork for the military. Vickie lives in Atlanta with her husband.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-link\"\u003eR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shennen-bersani\"\u003ee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vickie-fraser\"\u003ead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Vickie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn A-to-Z visual glossary of terminology, planes, and history of the U.S. Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis alphabet book is heavy on airplane specifics and flight jargon. “F is for Fighter Jet,” and the accompanying text and images outline five specific jets, including the F-15 Eagle, which flies at nearly 2,000 miles per hour. “P is for Planes” includes a look at vehicles such as the KC-135, the Spectre, and the E-8D Joint STARS, while “I is for Insignia” features a chart displaying badges and ranks for Air Force personnel. The artwork includes photographs (some historical) and images that include elements that look painted or drawn. The layouts are visually appealing and well balanced. Figures depicted are diverse, but other than the Tuskegee Airmen, there is no discussion of people of color in the Air Force. Adults and children alike stand to learn plenty from this title given the range of topics, terms, and history covered, though the level of detail and content make this most appropriate for readers seeking in-depth information on the Air Force rather than those in search of a simple alphabet book for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders eager to distinguish bombers from missiles will be pleased. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-57091-952-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4-7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 20\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}