{"product_id":"m-is-for-mountain-state-a-west-virginia-alphabet-discover-america-state-by-state","title":"M is for Mountain State: A West Virginia Alphabet (Discover America State by State)","description":"With its multitude of mountains and the highest elevation east of the Rockies, it's no wonder West Virginia's nickname is the \"Mountain State.\" Abundant natural resources make it a leader in both industry and recreation, from glassmaking to rock climbing. Historic sites and sights include Harper's Ferry and the annual Native American Pow Wow, along with Lost World Caverns and White Sulphur Springs. Noteworthy West Virginians include Chuck Yeager and Olympian Mary Lou Retton. Mary Ann McCabe Riehle learned to appreciate the importance of reading and writing while growing up in the neighboring state of Kentucky. She graduated from Xavier University with a degree in Communication Arts and Education and has been a featured author and guest speaker at reading, writing, and library conferences. Mary Ann lives in Michigan with her husband, two daughters and their dog, Bisbee. Laura J. Bryant attended the Maryland Institute of Art and spent many years working in the display industry, which involved both illustrating, and designing scenery for projects including stage backdrops and corporate galas. She currently devotes all of her attention to the creation of children's books. Laura's other titles include A Fairy in a Dairy, Smudge Bunny, and the bestselling book God Gave Us You. Laura and her husband live in Mathias, West Virginia.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1585361518\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1585361518.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bryant, Laura J.|Riehle, Mary Ann McCabe\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43082342957117,"sku":"BVV.1585361518.A","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1585361518-0.jpg?v=1775164357","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/m-is-for-mountain-state-a-west-virginia-alphabet-discover-america-state-by-state","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}