Uses letters of the alphabet to introduce various kinds of beetles.

Examines the history and lore of soccer from A for a game played "all over the world" to Z for "Zinedine Zidane," a French star named the world's best.

Judo, origami, sushi - with just a few words an immediate landscape is conjured: the country of Japan. In K is for Kabuki: A Japan Alphabet, young readers are invited to travel to faraway Japan and explore its rich history, traditions, and role in today's world. Evocative artwork captures the spirit of each letter topic. O is for Origami A paper frog, a paper tree, a paper sunflower just for me, a paper fox, a paper shrew, a paper tiger just for you....

"In this alphabet book, animals are shown engaging in whimsical and fantastical activities, such as ocelots performing an opera. Each illustration is paired with an ornate letter from the alphabet and an alliterative phrase. Backmatter features a list of the creatures and objects that can be found in the book."-- Provided by publisher.

"Little c has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as a cat, a canary, and a clown in a castle."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces camping from A to Z using poetry, prose, and illustrations in a children's picture book. Includes information on beach camping, canyons, foliage, camping gear, John Muir, Juliette Gordon Low, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Little w has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as woodpeckers, a wolf, a wishing wand, some watermelons, and wonderfully wiggly worms."--Provided by publisher.

"Little s has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as seashells, seven seals, and a sailor who sails on a submarine."--Provided by publisher.

"Little x, y, and z all have adventures with items beginning with their respective letter's sound, such as x-rays, yellow yo-yos, and zippy zebras at the zoo."--Provided by publisher.