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1	Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Flight more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $5.57! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Langston's Train Ride more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest more books like this by Robert Burleigh add to wishlist Few children (and few adults) know the fascinating history of chocolate. Found in tropical rainforests, the seeds of the cacao tree played an important role in the rituals of the Maya and the Aztecs. Then Cortes took them across the Atlantic, where chocolate become a fad with the smart sets of Spain and all of Europe. Finally chocolate traveled ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.49! \| SVS
5	Earth from Above for Young Readers more books like this by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Robert Burleigh (Text by) add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $6.22! \| first editions
6	Play Ball! more books like this by Jorge Posada, Raul Colon (Illustrator), Robert Burleigh add to wishlist 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 $5.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay: The Boy Whose Dream Was Everest more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Ed Young (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Stealing Home: Jackie Robinson: Against the Odds more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
9	American Moments: Scenes from American History more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Christy Ottaviano (Editor), Bruce Strachan (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this refreshingly inventive picture book, readers are placed directly into the action of 18 monumental events in American history. Each moment captures the heart and soul of the nation--the triumphs as well as the trials it has endured. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Paul Cezanne: A Painter's Journey more books like this by Robert Burleigh, The National Gallery of Art add to wishlist Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) was called "the father of us all" by Picasso, although Cezanne worked outside of the mainstream for most of his life. For a period, he painted alongside the Impressionists, and was mentored by Camille Pissarro. His father never accepted Cezanne's desire to be a painter, and this rejection possibly played a role in his ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $3.25! \| SVS
11 view cover	Abraham Lincoln Comes Home more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) add to wishlist When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, the country grieved for the courageous president who had guided them through the Civil War. Over the course of thirteen somber days, people paid homage as Lincoln's funeral train made its way from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, Illinois. In moving prose and stunning paintings, a young boy ... see all copies from $2.46! new only from $10.03! \| signed copies \| SVS
12 view cover	Goal: The Dream Begins more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Stephen T Johnson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of a fast-paced game of soccer. see all copies from $11.09! new only from $75.59! \| first editions
13 view cover	Into the Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $6.63! new only from $166.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep!: Listen to the City more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Beppe Giacobbe (Illustrator) add to wishlist Youngsters can experience a day in the life of a young boy through the sights and sounds of the big city, in this musical celebration of city life created by award-winning author Burleigh and acclaimed illustrator Giacobbe. Full color. see all copies from $7.24! new only from $7.24! \| SVS
15 view cover	Black Whitness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Walter Lynn Krudop (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $3.94! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light more books like this by Robert Burleigh add to wishlist A picture book biography that tells the story of French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Illustrated completely with his artworks as well as those of his contemporaries, the book tells how he came to be an artist, despite being crippled and sickly. It includes his famous works of the Moulin Rouge as well as discusses the advent of the poster - a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.86! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	I Love Going Through This Book more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator) add to wishlist For one reader, going through a book is an incredible adventure. see all copies from $3.60! new only from $194.66!
18 view cover	Lookin' for Bird in the Big City more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Marek Los (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $22.09! first editions
19 view cover	Hoops more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Stephen T Johnson (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 $4.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Earth From the Air for Children: Children's Edition by Robert Burleigh add to wishlist These remarkable aerial photographs of the Earth will take children to a world of discovery. The supporting text reveals the fascinating story that each photograph tells. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $14.69!
21 view cover	Edna more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Joanna Yardley add to wishlist 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
22 view cover	Seurat and La Grande Jatte: Connecting the Dots more books like this by Robert Burleigh add to wishlist An analysis of Georges Seurat's famous painting, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, including where and when it was made, interesting details, and the techniques used to create a sense of stillness. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Secret of the Great Houdini more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Leonid Gore (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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	Volcanoes: Journey to the Crater's Edge more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Philippe Bourseiller (Photographer), David Giraudon (Illustrator) add to wishlist This is a documentary-style book that reveals the dangerous beauty and mysteries of the world's volcanoes, and their impact on those who live near them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.01! \| SVS
25 view cover	Fly, Cher Ami, Fly!: The Pigeon Who Saved the Lost Battalion more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Robert MacKenzie (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Fly, Cher Ami, Fly!" is the riveting story of a famous carrier pigeon during World War I who saved the lives of over 200 American soldiers. Cher Ami flew 25 miles in 25 minutes to deliver a message explaining where American soldiers were trapped so that they could be rescued from the Germans. The pigeon was hailed a hero of the 77th infantry ... see all copies from $2.24! new only from $2.24! \| first editions

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