![River of Words](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802853021.jpg?itok=iM2RYAQu)
Though he practiced medicine, William Carlos Williams never stopped writing poetry. This picture book biography celebrates the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.
River of Words
![Orani: My Father's Village](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374356572.jpg?itok=mHi2-C0C)
The author recalls childhood visits to Orani, her father’s island homeland, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea where old and young alike enjoy Sardinia’s beauty and activities.
Orani: My Father’s Village
![My Great-Aunt Arizona](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064433749.jpg?itok=4s7vxgDB)
Arizona Houston Hughes, an Appalachian girl who dreams of seeing the world, grows up to become a teacher who inspires generations of schoolchildren.
My Great-Aunt Arizona
![Fishing with Dad](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/B0058M7RCY.jpg?itok=FJ9nqyFj)
A young man relives the pleasure of his childhood experiences while on a fishing trip with his son and father.
Fishing with Dad
![Our Grandparents: A Global Album](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1570914591.jpg?itok=QzM6jarQ)
The joy shared between grandparents and grandchildren is presented in photographs and brief text following an introduction by Desmond Tutu.
Our Grandparents: A Global Album
![Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805090738.jpg?itok=sIjRhq_m)
Richly colored, highly textured illustrations and evocative language follow an ochre sea star (aka starfish) as she lives and hunts for food in the Pacific Ocean. The sea star’s daily routine both informs and inspires. The book also includes references to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
![A Place for Fish](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1561455628.jpg?itok=KLTg9rQL)
Full-color illustrations and clear language present a range of fish in different ecosystems in and near the U.S., as well as the impact of people’s activities on the fish. Endpapers include maps where the fish you’ve met in the book can be found.
A Place for Fish
![Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423130286.jpg?itok=SgfoAYTi)
Author/illustrator and self-taught naturalist Jim Arnosky introduces mysteries that surround unknown animals: “cryptozoology.” Dramatic illustrations combine with an informative, engaging text to present a range of land and water creatures, starting with ocean giants, sharks, and squids.
Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures
![Beach Babies](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1936310082.jpg?itok=23qafiE_)
Full color photographs capture beautiful babies at the beach engaged in warm, sunny, beach activities. The limited, lighthearted text serves as captions for each picture.
Beach Babies
![At the Beach](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/031266303X.jpg?itok=xNGQw4U2)
Cut-outs on sturdy pages present a range of objects seen at the beach. Made for the youngest child to recognize, each clearly presented object — ranging from pail and shovel to sun and starfish — is punctuated with glittery paper for a particularly sunny appearance.
At the Beach
![Nat Geo Wild Animal Atlas: Earth's Astonishing Animals and Where They Live](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426306997.jpg?itok=S4y4cwQC)
Dramatic photographs, attention-grabbing facts, and clear maps introduce a world of animals and their habitats. A glossary, where to go for more information, and an index make this an ideal book for both browsing and research.
Nat Geo Wild Animal Atlas: Earth’s Astonishing Animals and Where They Live
![At This Very Moment](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525422528.jpg?itok=Pl2noxA7)
Gentle rhymes and realistic watercolor illustrations invite readers to imagine what a range of animals are doing as readers go through their day. Naturally, activities wind down as animals “…who at this very moment/will fall asleep with you.”
At This Very Moment
![Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600604536.jpg?itok=sJZDU_EU)
As an Asian American child growing up in California, Sammy Lee was only allowed to use the public pool on Wednesdays. But Sammy was not easily deterred from his dream of becoming an Olympic diver, and at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he became the first Asian American to win a gold medal in U.S. history.
Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
![Watch Me Grow! A Down-to-Earth Look at Growing Food in the City](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554536189.jpg?itok=42goaWgz)
Growing fruits and vegetables doesn’t take a lot of space; they can even grow in crowded cities! From beekeeping to chickens, small areas can support food which leads to sharing, eating, and caring for others and the environment. Once the concept of urban agriculture is introduced, who knows what may blossom?!
Watch Me Grow! A Down-to-Earth Look at Growing Food in the City
![Seabird in the Forest: The Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590787153.jpg?itok=SvuTl57G)
The mystery of why a Pacific seabird nests inland has only recently been solved. Lyrical language and evocative illustrations with additional information inset on each page brings the modern scientific thriller to light. Additional resources conclude this handsome volume.
Seabird in the Forest: The Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet
![Polar Bears](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805089993.jpg?itok=BMl4Jwsq)
Striking photographs combine with readable text to provide an introduction to polar bears. Text appears in two fonts, allowing readers access to more information and enhancing its use with different ages and interests. Additional material about the animals and further resources conclude the book.
Polar Bears
![Orlando, FL: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1439600643.jpg?itok=WFhsJb8v)
For a quick tour of Orlando and a glimpse at the state of Florida, a fast tour in photographs and information snippets may be just right. A brief overview of the high points of the city and state, some of its famous inhabitants, and more are provided. This is one of a series that may pique curiosity about states and some of their better-known cities.
Orlando, FL: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
![Inkblot: Drip, Splat, and Squish Your Way to Creativity](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159078720X.jpg?itok=ObNQtWao)
Want something to do that may spark creativity? Try making inkblots to see what and how you see! Sophisticated children will find this highly illustrated, step-by-step, how-to book of creating, seeing, and imaginatively using inkblots engrossing.
Inkblot: Drip, Splat, and Squish Your Way to Creativity
![I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547225709.jpg?itok=eVn88sXS)
Some of them worked; others didn’t but all were based in the folk and academic traditions of the times. With wit and insight, historical medical remedies from around the world are introduced as is the science behind them. Additional resources end this amusingly illustrated book.
I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s Strangest Cures
![Me ... Jane](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316045462.jpg?itok=lwpboN2O)
Who would have thought that a child’s stuffed toy, interest in the outdoors and animals, and childhood dreams would predict her future work and life? This picture book biography of Jane Goodall’s early life does just that, effectively placing actual photographs of young Jane and her toy chimpanzee at the opening and conclusion of this simple but effective sketch.
Me … Jane
![Just Fine the Way They Are: From Dirt Roads to Rail Roads to Interstates](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590787102.jpg?itok=2Mm-ZFOF)
Folks often resist change, even when it came to improving roads and modes of transportation in a growing United States. An informal text and informative but relaxed illustrations capture the essence of this history, suggesting what may be next. Additional resources are included.
Just Fine the Way They Are: From Dirt Roads to Rail Roads to Interstates
![Shout! Shout It Out!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805092374.jpg?itok=nNazOqx_)
An adult accompanied by a mouse encourages a group of children to shout out what they know: numbers 1 to 10, letters, colors, animals, and things that move — and once again with the small mouse. Lively, full color illustrations add verve to the participatory text.
Shout! Shout It Out!
![I Like Vegetables (A touch-and-feel board book)](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763652830.jpg?itok=Y1ISU2Ss)
Summertime is a time for growing vegetables. Younger children can now see if different vegetables grow above or below ground and get a sense of what they might feel like when touched. Crisp illustrations incorporate texture that can be seen and felt.
I Like Vegetables (A touch-and-feel board book)
![Hello, Baby Beluga](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/157091740X.jpg?itok=JSflqSgt)
Meet a baby beluga whale, its mother, and the sometimes threatening environment in which they live through a series of questions and answers between the beluga and the reader. Softly lined, idealized illustrations are used in this book for older toddlers.