A gathering together of many of the most popular myths from all over the world, including great classical tales from Greece and Rome and myths from the Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, Aboriginal, African, and Asian traditions.
It’s Raining Pigs and Noodles: Poems by Jack Prelutsky J 811 P
Collection of humorous poetry such as “You Can’t Make Me Eat That!”
Paper Airplane Book by Seymour Simon J 629.133 S
An explanation of how things fly, plus directions for making your own paper airplanes.
Biography
Bill Peet: An Autobiography by Bill Peet
JB PEET
In words and pixyish pictures, the children’s book writer who animated major Disney films remembers his childhood and career.
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King by Doreen Rappaport JB KING
Dr. Martin Luther King was an American civil rights advocate, who lived from 1929 to 1968, when he was asasinated. He worked tirelessly toward freedom for all Afro-Americans.
Michaelangelo by Diane Stanley JB Michaelangelo
Biography of the Renaissance sculptor, architect and poet, known for his work of the Sisteen Chapel.
Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina by Maria Tallchief JB TALLCHIEF
Maria Tallchief describes her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma, the development of her love of ballet, and her departure to New York where she rose to success.