Barbara Kerley
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2001
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
The true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built life-sized models of dinosaurs in the hope of educating the world about what these awe-inspiring ancient animals were like.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
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Description
A biography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, fron her rebellious childhood to marriage to advisor to her father.
Author
Language
English
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Description
All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change.
So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed...
Author
Language
English
Description
*A 2019 Bank Street Book of the Year*
This heart-warming adventure for dog lovers everywhere is a great match for fans of books such as The Fourteenth Goldfish and A Snicker of Magic.
Eleven-year-old Jordie Marie Wallace has been waiting forever for someone to move in next door, so she is thrilled when Professor Reece arrives: she has a laboratory in her basement and an extraordinary dog named Baxter-who seems to understand everything Jordie says....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book combines brief, lyrical text with a combination of photographs and artist's illustrations as it spins a charming story that introduces the art of mapmaking from a child's perspective"--
Author
Language
English
Description
Here come the Portland babies, ready to give you a tour of the City of Roses in this appealing board book!
Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in Portland. From Forest Park to the iconic aerial tram and the Portland Children's Museum, this entertaining book is an essential introduction to the fun, arts, and diversity in store for...
Author
Language
English
Description
An NPR Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Notable Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
* "A powerful story of following one's dreams and passions, despite life's challenges." -School Library Journal, starred review
Rhoda loves spending time with Toppy. He is not only her beloved grandpa, but also the world-famous wildlife artist Charles R. Knight! Every outing with Toppy - from visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Central Park...
Author
Language
English
Description
Theodore Roosevelt had a small problem…his daughter Alice! Alice Lee Roosevelt was hungry to go places, meet people, do things. Father called it running riot. Alice called it eating up the world. Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography gives readers a peek into family life inside the White House.
