My Great-Aunt Arizona: An Inspiring Biography for Kids (Ages 4-8) About a Pioneer Teacher in the Blue Ridge Mountains

My Great-Aunt Arizona: An Inspiring Biography for Kids (Ages 4-8) About a Pioneer Teacher in the Blue Ridge Mountains

<p>Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, <em>My Great-Aunt Arizona</em> is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts€"even after we've grown up.</p><p>Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and€"most of all€"read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended.</p><p>Supports the Common Core State Standards.</p>