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1	Hoops more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Stephen T Johnson (Illustrator) In dynamic verse and pictures, the sport of basketball is brought to life, capturing the energy and passion that electrifies every moment in a game of hoops. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Napoleon: The Story of the Little Corporal more books like this by Robert Burleigh Published in association with the American Federation of Arts, this title is the only children's picture book about France's greatest general and eventual emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. Illustrated with period artworks and artifacts, this biography describes the remarkable rise and fall of a charismatic and unusual man. see all copies from $5.21! new only from $8.34! \| SVS
3	Seurat and La Grande Jatte: Connecting the Dots more books like this by Robert Burleigh Part biography, part art appreciation, this book tells the story behind the story depicted on the canvas of Georges Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday on La Grade Jatte--1884," and encourages children to discover their own methods of self-expression. Published in association with The Art Institute of Chicago. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.97! \| SVS
4	Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest more books like this by Robert Burleigh Accompanies a four-year touring exhibition. Discover the story of chocolate from rainforest to candy store. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $10.33! \| SVS
5	Earth from Above for Young Readers more books like this by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Robert Burleigh (Text by) Younger readers can experience the breathtaking aerial photographs of Arthus-Bertrand in this charming book. These mysterious photos are eye-catching works of art, but there's more there than meets the eye. This title tells the dynamic story of the diversity of the world's cultures and climes. see all copies from $2.44! new only from $9.18! \| SVS
6	Black Whitness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Walter Lynn Krudop (Illustrator) In 1934, Admiral Richard Byrd spent a season by himself in a small cabin in Antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Robert Burleigh's text is supplemented with excerpts from Admiral Byrd's firsthand account of how he survived, and dramatic illustrations capture the courage of Byrd's amazing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) This picture book is an introduction to the life of the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. Illustrated with oil paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Lookin' for Bird in the Big City more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Marek Los (Illustrator) In this fictionized version of a true story about jazz musician Miles Davis, the young trumpeter scours the streets of New York City searching for his musical hero and inspiration, saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker. Pencil, oil, and watercolor illustrations accompany the poetic text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.33!
9	Pandora more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Raul Colon (Illustrator) In a seamless blend of prose and verse, and drawing from traditional mythological sources, Burleigh dramatically tells Pandora's story for young readers. Complemented by Colon's bold illustrations, "Pandora" is an unforgettable introduction to the classic myth. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $7.10! new only from $12.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay: The Boy Whose Dream Was Everest more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Ed Young (Illustrator) This biography of Sherpa mountain guide Tenzing Norgay is the story of a boy with a near-unimaginable dream, who refused to be daunted by the world's most daunting mountain. Full color. see all copies from $2.73! new only from $2.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Sea: Exploring Life on an Ocean Planet more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Philip Plisson (Photographer), Emmanuel Cerisier (Illustrator) Lush photographs and dynamic text combine to reveal fascinating stories of the sea and gives young people a fresh perspective on the wonders of the oceans. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99!
12 view cover	Flight more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) Charles Lindbergh was only 25 years old when he made his historic non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Through Burleigh's vivid retelling and Wimmer's bold paintings, the reader enters the world of 1927, and soars with Lindbergh as he follows his dream. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Amelia Earhart Free in the Skies more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Bill Wylie (Illustrator) Inspiring, colorful, and full of exciting details, this book shows aviatrix Amelia Earhart as an irrepressible adventurer and accomplished pilot, as well as a fierce advocate for women. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Volcanoes: Journey to the Crater's Edge more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Philippe Bourseiller, David Giraudon (Illustrator) Ideal for teachers, young readers, and nature lovers, this documentary style book reveals, through stunning color photography and illustrations, the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.34!
15 view cover	Edna more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Joanna Yardley A fictionalized account of how Edna St. Vincent Millay was inspired to write her poem "Recuerdo." The completed poem, and a brief profile of Millay, are included. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Goal: The Dream Begins more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Stephen T Johnson (Illustrator) Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of a fast-paced game of soccer. see all copies from $4.82! new only from $5.50!
17 view cover	Langston's Train Ride more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator) Traveling to see his father in 1920, writer Langston Hughes listened to the sounds of the train, which inspired him to write his first famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." This picture book tells the story of Hughes's rise to accomplishing his dream of being a writer. Full color. see all copies from $2.94! new only from $7.14! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light more books like this by Robert Burleigh This age-appropriate picture book tells the story of French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, famed for his paintings of the Moulin Rouge. Published in association with The Art Institute of Chicago, where an exhibit of Toulouse-Lautrec's works will be on display from July-October 2005. Full color. see all copies from $4.60! new only from $5.07! \| first editions
19 view cover	Hercules more books like this by Robert Burleigh (As Told by), Raul Colon Retells the story of the final, and most difficult, labor of Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, in which he must go to Underworld and bring back the three-headed dog, Cerberus. see all copies from $2.95!
20 view cover	Into the Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) As a young man, the renowned artist and woodsman had to choose between following his father's dreams for him and discovering his own destiny. In this storybook, Burleigh imagines a conversation in which Audubon tells his father why he is foregoing the life of a shopkeeper to live in nature. Includes excerpts from Audubon's journals and drawings. see all copies from $6.49! new only from $6.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Paul Cezanne: A Painter's Journey more books like this by Robert Burleigh, The National Gallery of Art Published in association with the National Gallery of Art, this new picture-book biography is filled with Czanne's paintings, period photographs, and the works of his contemporaries, illuminating the life and art of Czanne for youngsters everywhere. Full color. see all copies from $5.49! new only from $5.71! \| SVS
22 view cover	Play Ball! more books like this by Jorge Posada, Raul Colon (Illustrator), Robert Burleigh Based on the childhood of New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, Play Ball! tells the story of the hard work and determination that it takes to be a champion. A portion of proceeds from sales will benefit the Jorge Posada Foundation, offering support to families with children affected by craniosynostosis. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.46! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Secret of the Great Houdini more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Leonid Gore (Illustrator) A young boy named Sam becomes fascinated with the legendary magician Harry Houdini. Sam, with the help of his Uncle Ezra, attempts to discover how Houdini performed one of his most famous tricks--escaping from a locked trunk which has been submerged in water. Pastel-and-ink illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	A Man Named Thoreau more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Lloyd Bloom (Illustrator) Presents the life and ideas of the renowned nineteenth-century American author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $54.28! \| first editions
25 view cover	Stealing Home: Jackie Robinson: Against the Odds more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) This is the story of Jackie Robinson, a man who not only did the unbelievable--steal home--but also what no one thought possible, which was cross the color line of major league baseball. see all copies from $4.72! new only from $4.77! \| SVS

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