Simple text and bright illustrations describe the work of French painter, Henri Matisse, particularly his joyful use of color.

"This biography follows Nelson Mandela from his work with the African National Congress, to his imprisonment on Robben Island, to...

2009 Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children s Book A Charlotte Zolotow...

A collection of poems which tells the story of the first Easter.

Presents the text from the French Reformed liturgy for baptism and explains the meaning behind the ceremony. On board pages.

Rhyming text describes some famous historical figures, from Annie Oakley and Merriwether Lewis to Jackson Pollock and Billie Holiday, and...

"Rhyming text describes the kind, brave, change-championing person a young girl will become"--

In Wildsmith's hands, the familiar journey of the Exodus comes alive against stunning backdrops.

Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, Georgia began gathering all sorts of objects sticks and stones, flowers and bones. Although...

With clear, simple language and sweet illustrations, this board book explains the meaning of one of the best-loved Christian prayers,...

"This collection of poems celebrates the wonders of nature in an urban setting"--

Presents a biography of the Russian artist from his point of view, detailing his struggle to find acceptance for his...

A collection of poems that depict people and events throughout the history of the United States.

As children wonder about God, their questions are answered as they observe nature and interact with other people. On board...

The Bible describes God in many different ways: God is light; God is joy; God is wisdom. God is the...

Recounts the life of the French author, sharing his work as a pioneer of civil aviation and life as a...

A contented whale one day sees a ship tossed on the waves by a storm and obeys God's command to...

"This decalogue for daily living from a beloved pope and saint offers the perfect reminder of how to make the...

Presents a collection of Christian teachings for young children based on stories from the Bible, and includes illustrations and Bible...

"Humorous poems spotlight hooved creatures from around the world, including Siberian musk deer, African gerenuks, and South American vicuñas"--

There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech...

Presents a biography of the first female science professor at Vassar College and the first American woman astronomer.

"This poetry collection explores important concepts such as friendship, fear, and loneliness"--

Come closer and look at these rocks: they're not normal stones at all! They're thousands and thousands of mollusks, fossilized...

When Halley's comet arrived in 1910, so did an extraordinary person: Margaret Wise Brown. Margaret had a boundless imagination and...

With clear, simple language and sweet illustrations, this board book explains the meaning of one of the best-loved Christian prayers,...

Caldecott Medal winner Raschka breathes new life into the letters of Paul theApostle with this inviting book. Each sumptuous page...

On March 1, 1893, Princess Ka iulani, the seventeen-year-old crown princess of Hawaii, stepped onto the pier at New York...

The text of the familiar psalm comparing God to a loving shepherd accompanies illustrations which shows the world of love...

A collection of expressive and emotional psalms is paraphrased for young readers and uses simple yet powerful imagery to help...

From well-known saints like Patrick and Francis of Assisi to such lesser-known figures as Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Bernardino,...

Every element of creation glorifies God in its own way.

Young children celebrate all of the things to be thankful for, including family and friends, homes and food, and the...

"A picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, one of the first African-Americans elected into the United States Congress"--Provided by...

The Beatitudes form the backdrop for Weatherford's free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.

Color pictures, maps, and a glossary clarify these simplified biblical stories from both the Old and New Testaments.

The story of the last days of Jesus' life, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, as seen through the eyes of...

Teaching himself to paint, Rousseau persevered until the jungles, animals, and distant lands in his head came alive on the...

As Mr. Butterfield carves a Jesse Tree in a dusty old church, a curious young boy distracts him by asking...

Retells the story of the life of Saint Nicholas, from his miraculous birth and generous nature to the many miracles...

Artist Mary Billingsley has depicted the life of Christ through paintings. The text highlights the joy, sorrow, and glory of...

The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two...

Examines the life of Peter Mark Roget and his invention of the thesaurus.

A poetic odyssey through space with the groundbreaking Voyager 2 probe--past Earth, into deep space and beyond. In 1977, a...

"Vincent van Gogh had one true teacher: Nature. Nature taught him about light, shadows, shape and colors"--Back cover.

"Poetic text explores the lives of our Paleolithic ancestors, who lived as a part of nature and were shaping what...

A child watches the sky in changing seasons and in all kinds of weather and learns to listen.

In this collection of poems, a child expresses love and affection for Daddy and reflects on the many times Daddy...

An inviting book by an award-winning author, Who Am I? explores with young readers what it means to be a...

Presents the dramatic story of the founder of the Plymouth Colony, who came to the New World in search of...

A browsable, appealing introduction to an important weather phenomenon. If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day,...