Robert Burleigh

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.

Ben draws a train that takes him to all sorts of wonderful places before returning him to his own bed.

"As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge. Edward Hopper's story is...

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

Retells the classic myth about Pandora and the forbidden jar for young readers.

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.

Traces the history of chocolate from a drink of the Olmec and Maya and later in Europe to its popularity around the world today.

Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of a fast-paced game of soccer.

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