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Quick view Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade (14) by Melissa Sweet In brilliant collage illustrations, the award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become... View Details
Quick view The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margaret and H.A. Rey by Alan Drummond Follow Hans and Margret Rey's amazing story of fleeing their Paris home in 1940 as the German army advanced in this book that resembles a travel journal and includes original photos, reproduced ticket stubs, and more. Full color. View Details
Quick view If I Only Had a Horn: Young Louis Armstrong by Leonard Jenkins Orgill's vivid words and Jenkins's dramatic pictures combine to tell the story of a boy who grew up to be a giant of jazz--the legendary and beloved Louis Armstrong. View Details
Quick view Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow: A Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Golio Jimi Hendrix was many things: a superstar, a rebel, a hero, an innovator. But first, he was a boy named Jimmy who loved to draw and paint and listen to records. This a story of a talented child who learns to see, hear, and interpret the world around him... View Details
Quick view Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert by Gary D Schmidt rom the bestselling and award-winning writer Schmidt, and Caldecott-winning illustrator Diaz, comes the story of Saint Martin de Porres--an endearing tale of perseverance, faith, and triumph over racial and economic prejudice. Full color. View Details
Quick view El Chino by Allen Say A biography of Bill Wong, a Chinese American who became a famous bullfighter in Spain. View Details
Quick view The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton A modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. This edition contains an introduction by Merton's editor, Robert Giroux, and a note to the reader by... View Details
Quick view Reaching Out by Francisco Jimenez From the perspective of the young adult he was then, Jimnez describes the challenges he faced in his efforts to continue his education, in this absorbing, tender, and honest sequel to his award-winning "Breaking Through" and "The Circuit." View Details
Quick view Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell In 1936 Orwell went to Spain to report on the Civil War and instead joined the fight against the Fascists. This famous account describes the war and Orwell's experiences. Introduction by Lionel Trilling, foreword by Adam Hochschild. View Details
Quick view Looking Back: A Book of Memories by Lois Lowry In this photographic memoir, two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry offers an intimate look at pivotal moments that affected her life, inspired her writing, and often evolved into her rich and wonderful novels beloved the world over. View Details
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