Robert Burleigh

A poetic account of the legendary Babe Ruth as he prepares to make a home run.

From morning until night, a city is filled with all sorts of noises.

Told in rhyming text, this is the story of a train that speeds through the night, revealing the sights and colors along the way to its young and sleepy riders.

As Sam and Uncle Ezra watch, the Great Houdini escapes from a trunk at the bottom of the river. Includes facts about Houdini and his career.

Calvin Curbhopper, a bicycle messenger, makes his way through the city in all kinds of conditions to make sure that his messages get delivered on time.

In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.

Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of the game of basketball.

This beautifully illustrated children's book explores how Walt Whitman was affected by the Civil War and inspired by President Lincoln. O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America's greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America's greatest presidents. Whitman and Lincoln shared the national stage in Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Though the two men never met, Whitman would often see Lincoln's carriage on the road. The...

An illustrated biography of the world-famous woman pilot known for her long and daring flights.