homes and haunts

A memoir in which children's author Tomie De Paola recalls his baby sister's frightening bout with pneumonia, and the exciting events of the summer between kindergarten and first grade.

The author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.

A Welsh poet recalls the celebration of Christmas in Wales and the feelings it evoked in him as a child.

Examines daily life during the European Renaissance period and includes illustrated photographs and drawings describing children and families,education, sports and entertainment, cities and towns, as well as homes, clothing, and fashion of the era.

Describes the history of the Virginia estate that was home to this country's first president and is now maintained as a national landmark.

Chronicles the life of George Washington in words and pictures, presenting color photos of places he "walked," such as forts, battlefields, and his homes, including his estate, Mount Vernon.

The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas recalls the celebration of Christmas with his family and the feelings it evoked in him as a child.

Revisits the sites of the Ingalls and Wilder family homes, with pictures of family heirlooms such as Pa's fiddle and the family bible, as well as photographs of people and places from Laura's stories.