Wilbur H. E is for Eiffel Tower: A France Alphabet

Sleeping Bear Pr, 2010. — 40 p. — ISBN: 158536505XFrom its achievements in art and architecture (Chartres Cathedral), science and exploration (Louis Pasteur), music and literature (Marcel Proust), the country of France has had a profound impact on the world. E is for Eiffel Tower: A France Alphabet explores its venerable history, artistic genius, and cultural heritage.
Sumptuous artwork magnifies each letter topic’s poem and expository text.Artists critics tried to stifle
the daring design of Gustave Eiffel.
Yet a hundred years later, still it stands,
a symbol of France to other lands.Young readers can experience the treasures of the Louvre Museum, play hide-and-seek in the gardens of Versailles Palace, or get a bird’s-eye view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower. The achievements of Napoléon, Claude Monet, and Victor Hugo come to life alongside stunning monuments, breathtaking scenery, and history-in-the-making moments that have shaped France and influenced the world at large.
From the lavender fields of Provence to the streets of Paris, E is for Eiffel Tower showcases the treasures of France.