juvenile literature

Humorous text and illustrations introduce a variety of homonyms and figures of speech.

A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a king who rained, bear feet, and the foot prince in the snow.

Etchings with descriptive text provide a look at various modes of transportation--boats, sleighs, coaches, railroads, and even horseless carriages--of the past.

Discusses the life and works of the acclaimed American writer who masked a troubled spirit with a veneer of tough masculinity.

A biography of the English author who has been called the first great science fiction writer, with a discussion of his works.

Provides information on the history of stamps and postal services and gives advice on identifying, handling, displaying, buying, and trading stamps.

Traces the history of guilds from their beginnings in medieval Europe to their decline in the sixteenth century.

Children's author, Yoshiko Uchida, describes growing up in Berkeley, California, as a Nisei, second generation Japanese American, and her family's internment in a Nevada concentration camp during World War II.

Introduces the geography, culture, and language of Italy, explaining how to use and pronounce everyday words and phrases.

Recounts what is known about the origins of the Olympic games starting 2,800 years ago.