This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song."[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful." -- The New York Times ...
Beautiful illustrated book that tells the story of the historic Erie Canal in Upstate New York which goes from Albany to Buffalo. This canal opened up the west for the American population. The details in the drawings of Peter Spier are wonderful. Pic...
Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present....
The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers! In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document c...
"Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top!
The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go s...
A book for every patriotic American kid! Never before has the riveting American saga of "The Star-Spangled Banner" been so beautifully and thoroughly presented. This info-packed story of our national anthem includes:â... Illustrated lyricsâ......
In 1687, young Sietze Hemmes helps rescue a vessel foundering off the Dutch coast, and three hundred years later, another Sietze Hemmes takes part in a similar rescue, in parallel stories that explore the themes of heroism and selflessness....
Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs -- from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring throu...