Best Selling Books by Robert Burleigh

Presents a story about the childhood of New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, including being coached by his father to bat left-handed and how it leads right to the major leagues.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.

From two bestselling picture book veterans comes a gripping, climate change–themed tale of a polar bear family fighting to survive It is March in the cold North. The long-gone sun is rising. Silvery ice glitters. Snow sparkles in the hazy glow. Two polar bears stand at ice edge: mother and cub. A mother polar bear and her cub are busy searching for food, when suddenly, the ice they stand on breaks away—crack! Cut adrift, her cub is out of reach as the treacherous sea begins to carry him away. In she dives! Can they return to land safely? Simply told yet dramatic, and with realistic, exquisite illustrations and informative back matter with facts about polar bears, Ice Bears at Ice Edge immerses readers in one animal family’s story, while also highlighting the broader plight of endangered wildlife whose habitats are threatened by climate change.

Presents the life and ideas of the renowned nineteenth-century American author.

An account of Admiral Richard Byrd''s stay alone in a small shack during an antarctic winter.

An analysis of the noted painting "Sunday on La Grande Jette, 1884" by French painter Georges Seurat. The discussion includes information on technique and meaning of the painting.

A fictionalized account of the time when, as a teen-age music student, trumpeter Miles Davis spent many hours trying to find Charlie Parker in New York City.

The transport system whereby truck trailers are carried piggyback on trains across the country. Grades 2-4.

Calvin Curbhopper, a bicycle messenger, makes his way through the city in all kinds of conditions to make sure that his messages get delivered on time. Burleigh''s rhythmic prose and Root''s bright, dynamic illustrations keep the groove right alongside Calvin.

Accompanies a four-year touring exhibition.Discover the story of chocolate from rainforest to candy store.

Children are invited to take a journey through a book--literally--in this imaginative picture story that celebrates the joy of reading. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Presents aerial photographs of various scenes from around the world including fishermen in Morocco, a farm on the island of Crete, and a mangrove forest in New Cledonia.

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, the country grieved for the courageous president who had guided them through the Civil War. Over the course of thirteen somber days, people paid homage as Lincoln''s funeral train made its way from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, Illinois. In moving prose and stunning paintings, a young boy experiences the deep feelings evoked by the assassination and death of a major historical figure, during a time of great change in the country.

The story of the Wright brothers'' first flight.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a parade of zombie pumpkins celebrating Halloween.

As Sam and Uncle Ezra watch, the Great Houdini escapes from a trunk at the bottom of the river. Includes factual information about Houdini and his career as a magician and escape artist.

Cher Ami was one of six hundred carrier pigeons used by the American Army during World War I. Cher Ami was a hero who, against all odds, helped rescue a lost battalion of soldiers.

Uses the imagined viewpoint of Edna St. Vincent Millay to recreate her early years as a poet in New York City. Includes her poem "Recuerdo" and a brief profile of her life.

A brief biography on American painter George Bellows, discussing his love of sports and how he incorporated sports into his work.

With examples of Cézanne''s paintings from all stages of his career, along with period photographs and works by his contemporaries, Robert Burleigh weaves together the remarkable story of Cézanne''s life and art.

A brief introductory biography of Napoleon.

Explains the meanings of different train whistles used by engineers.

This story of the indomitable spirit of Ruth starts on a dirt lot and ends at the pinnacle of America''s sport. Replica was baseball cards on each spread highlight career of baseball''s greatest player.

Tells the story of how John James Audubon devoted most of his life to painting wildlife in America, especially birds, which paintings are remarkable for their accuracy, their vivid color, and their dramatic presentations.

Using the jargon of the railroad, describes how cars are added onto or detached from a train, how various cargoes are loaded and unloaded, how tracks are switched, and how numerous other services are performed by conductor and brakeman.

Traveling to see his father in 1920, writer Langston Hughes listened to the sounds of the train, which inspired him to write his first famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." This picture book tells the story of Hughes''s rise to accomplishing his dream of being a writer. Full color.

Introduces the life and work of the French painter, discussing the struggles of his early life, his friendships with other artists, and his lifelong commitment to developing his own unique style. Filled with Cezanne''s paintings, period photographs, and the works of his contemporaries, this picture book biography illuminates the life and art of Cezanne for youngsters everywhere. A great and difficult artist, Cezanne''s life and work are easily laid out for children in this important addition to the Abrams collection of picture book biographies. Burleigh tells how Cezanne overcame his father''s rejection, critics'' scorn, and public indifference to create his art and follow his own inner voice. Children will find inspiration in his story to follow their own dreams and to believe in themselves-as well as learning about Cezanne''s major contributions to the history of art.