Langston's train ride

Robert Burleigh's inspiring text captures the magical moment when Langston Hughes came to believe in himself as a writer, as he first wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." Clackety clack clack clack... Can you hear the rhythm of the train? Langston Hughes did. Traveling to see his father in 1920, as he listened to the sounds of the train -- metal on metal, wheels on rails -- Hughes's imagina…

Tell me a story

The author of "Froggy Gets Dressed" and other Froggy tales discusses his life, his daily activities, where he gets his ideas, and how he writes

The Usborne Internet-linked encyclopedia of the Roman world

Introduces the history and culture of the ancient Romans, describes the changes and developments that occured in Roman times and Roman influences on the modern world, and suggests related Web sites.

Bigmama's

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom. Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country, exploring and playing, and the connections among family mem…

Aztecs

The 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.

Armor

Who wore armor, and did it really work? What kind of weapons were used against armor? And why did the age of armor come to an end? In this book youll find out the answers and lots more fascinating facts.

The Usborne Internet-linked ancient world

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ISBN/ISSN

0439785030

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96 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

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Call Number

930 CHA

Abe Lincoln's hat

How do you remember things? President Abraham Lincoln used a special trick -- he placed reminders under his top hat! Read all about it and more in this leveled reader perfect for President's Day and for anyone looking to discover fun facts about one of our nation's greatest presidents! This Step 3 History Reader shares some fascinating anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest pre…

Diego

Diego was a boy who loved to draw; he drew on everything, even the walls. In time, he would become known as one of the greatest muralists in all of Mexico—in all the world. "An accessible picture book about the life and work of Diego Rivera sounds like an oxymoron, but Winter and Winter succeed beyond belief," announced School Library Journal in a 1991 starred review. With spare, lyrical text…

Macmillan children's encyclopedia : famous men and women

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ISBN/ISSN

0333412737

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479 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

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Call Number

920 FAM