New Releases by Robert Burleigh

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.

Traces the history of chocolate from a drink of the Olmec and Maya and later in Europe to its popularity around the world today.

Although Pandora has a house, gardens, and numerous gifts, she is drawn to the room that holds a forbidden jar. Is her curiosity a gift or a curse?

The story of the Wright brothers'' first flight.

Picture book of aerial photographs from different places around the world. Each photograph has an accompanying story. 9 yrs+

Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of a fast-paced game of soccer.

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.

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.

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.

Introduce readers to the greatest hero ever as he embarks on his last, most dangerous task. In intimate first-person voice, Hercules narrates his Underworld quest for the three-headed monster dog Cerberus.

In dynamic verse and pictures, the sport of basketball is brought to life, capturing the energy and passion that electrifies every moment in a game of hoops.

Describes how Charles Lindbergh achieved the remarkable feat of flying nonstop and solo from New York to Paris in 1927.

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