Barbara Kerley

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.

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...

This extraordinary true story introduces audiences to the unforgettable Waterhouse Hawkins: Victorian artist and visionary who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs! Can you fathom a time when almost no one in the world knew what a dinosaur looked like? That was true in the mid-nineteenth century, until Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-size models of dinosaurs, first in his native England and later in New York...

"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"--

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...