One line of alliterative text for each letter--"Imposing icebergs idle in inlets"--appears below realistic paintings rendered with a precise, photographic quality. The paintings incorporate a range of letter-related items; a list is appended, as is further information on the Atlantic seaboard locales (mostly Canadian) featured.

Gr 1-3-With paintings of northern Atlantic coastal scenes and the popular visual-puzzle concept, this alphabet book invites readers to ferret out objects, colors, and slogans that match each page's letter. The text provides alliterative phrases. For example, "Quiet craft queue in Passamaquoddy Bay," "Titanic treasures tossed in by the tides thrill tourists." The realistic paintings portray a variety of waterfronts full of human activity and wildlife. A key at the end gives clues to each letter's visual elements. Another alphabetical afternote provides background for each painting, and a final listing gives the exact location of each scene. A regional book that will have broader interest, this title is appropriate for a wide range of libraries, particularly those with a demand for more books depicting coastal habitats.-Sue Sherif, Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library, AK Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.