Name: The Ghostly Tales of Rockford
Brand: Selena Fragassi
SKU: 9781467197441
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The Ghostly Tales of Rockford

9781467197441

$12.99

Ghost stories from the City of Gardens have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Rockford, Illinois! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know the Burpee Museum is haunted by the ghosts of years past? Or that if you take a cruise down Blood Point Road, you may be chased by haunted hounds and a pickup truck determined to run you off the road? Have you heard the of the witch who kidnapped children as an act of vengeance?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Rockford forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Local Baby Maine

9781467198455

$11.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Maine engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See the West Quoddy Head Light, hike Cadillac Mountain, canoe at Sebago Lake, and swim at Higgins Beach. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Local Baby Jersey Shore

9781467197083

$11.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Jersey Shore engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their region so great.

The Ghostly Tales of Phoenix

9781467197601

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's Valley of the Sun have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Phoenix, Arizona! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that the booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with ghosts? Like the spirits who haunt the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix's oldest cemetery? Or the restless souls who linger within the walls of Phoenix's Mystery Castle, old train depots, and eerie historic mansions? Can you believe the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished, may not have vanished after all?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Phoenix forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Local Baby Florida

9781467197540

$11.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Florida engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great. Collect seashells in St. Pete Beach and go fishing in Destin. Dive into St. Augustine's history and launch into the Kennedy Space Center's future! Kiteboard, pick oranges, and see the gators and manatees along the coast. Explore Florida with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

The Ghostly Tales of the Rio Grande Valley

9781467197373

$12.99

Ghost stories from Deep South Texas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky Texas Tropics!

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Rio Grande Valley forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

The Ghostly Tales of the Rio Grande Valley

The Ghostly Tales of Tombstone

9781467197359

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's Old Wild West have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Tombstone, Arizona!
Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that Tombstone is home to the most infamous shootout in Wild West history? Or that those rowdy outlaws are now gunslinging ghosts ? Can you believe there's a secret tunnel below Tombstone's streets and saloons…that just might lead to a haunted silver mine?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Tombstone, and have you sleeping with the light on!

Wicked Smaht Baby

9781455627325

$24.95

Keep track of your baby's essential New England firsts in this unique baby book. Place birthday photos and record milestones on colorful pages with hand lettered text. Capture baby's experiences with the iconic foods of the region! Colorful pages provide guided journaling of baby's first baseball game and more. Illustrated end sheets give space to record blessings from the baby shower and well wishes from loved ones in this book that will become an heirloom for generations.

Hello, Alabama!

9781467198875

$9.99

Welcome to Alabama! Parent and child black bears explore everything special about Alabama--from gulf cities like Mobile, to the history of Birmingham and Montgomery, to its food, celebrations, and natural beauty. Come along for a southern adventure in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3.

The Ghostly Tales of Alabama

9781467197298

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's "Heart of Dixie" have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky state of Alabama! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that every February, a sunken ship rises again on the Tombigbee River? Or that the man peeking out of the Pickens County Courthouse window was wrongfully imprisoned there…150 years ago? Can you believe the sounds of a Civil War horse still echo on the porch of an old house in Suggsville?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alabama and have you sleeping with the light on!

Hello, Georgia!

9781467198851

$9.99

Welcome to Georgia! Parent and child white-tailed deers tour Georgia from mountains to coast in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Georgia!, join the pair as they explore the Appalachian Trail, climb aboard an airboat for a float through the Okefenokee, stroll through Atlanta, and climb lookout mountain. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won't want to say goodbye!

The Ghostly Tales of Dallas

9781467197274

$12.99

Ghost stories from Dallas, Texas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Dallas! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that the Sammons Center for the Arts is said to have a haunted elevator? Or that sounds of music and laughter sometimes drift up and down the halls of the Adolphus Hotel... even when no one is there? Can you believe the friendly ghost at Catfish Plantation has been known to make coffee for its hosts? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Dallas and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of Lake Tahoe

9781467197236

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's "Jewel of the Sierras" have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky shores of Lake Tahoe!
Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know Tahoe has a lake monster named Tessie? Or a prehistoric flying beast roaming the skies? Can you believe you might bump into ghostly legends like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe--and even Elvis!--just hanging around your hotel?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Lake Tahoe, and have you sleeping with the light on!

Hello, London

9781467197199

$9.99

Welcome to London! Parent and child corgis tour the great city of London in bestselling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, London! join the pair as they travel by double-decker bus, by boat, by Tube, and by foot (er, paw!)--spending one magical day in one of the world's most magical cities! Along the way, they'll wave hello to Big Ben, soar to the sky in the London Eye, take a ride on the Thames, and even visit Buckingham Palace! (My, how those Crown Jewels sparkle and shine!) They'll see aquariums and zoos and Kensington, too, making sure to mind the gap on their way to afternoon tea! Visiting London has never been so much fun!

The Ghostly Tales of Santa Fe

9781467197342

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's heart of the Southwest have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Santa Fe! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghostly miner still roams the Sangre de Cristo Mountains looking for the treasure he lost? Or that the spirit of a Spanish solider wanders Santa Fe not realizing he's dead? Can you believe you may even spot the ghost of Billy the Kid playing cards in town? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Santa Fe, and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of Martha's Vineyard

9781467197304

$12.99

Ghost stories from New England's famous island have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Martha's Vineyard! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know there's a house in Edgartown full of ghosts who refuse to leave? Or that the little girl who haunts a home in Vineyard Haven is just looking for a playmate? Can you believe the sound of the wailing wind is really a ghostly woman, searching for her husband who died at sea?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Martha's Vineyard, and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of the Jersey Shore

9781467197243

$12.99

Ghost stories from down the shore have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky Jersey Shore! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that many of the Jersey Shore's famous lighthouses are haunted? Or that restless ghosts from the past wander these moonlit shores? Can you believe musical apparitions may be rocking--and haunting --the Convention Hall in Asbury Park?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Jersey Shore and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of Columbia

9781467197281

$12.99

Ghost stories from America's heartland have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Columbia, Missouri!
Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know ghostly soldiers reenact Civil War battles along one road in Woodlandville? Or that a demon pack of hunting dogs can still be heard baying on a haunted farm outside Columbia? Can you believe that in the home of the University president, a former resident decided never to leave?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Columbia and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of Southern California

9781467197250

$12.99

Ghost stories from Southern California have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to spooky Southern California! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is home to ghostly movie stars? Or that some ghosts get to spend eternity at Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth?" Can you believe spirits from all over have turned Silver City into a literal Ghost Town?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Southern California, and have you sleeping with the light on!

The Ghostly Tales of Southern California

Super Cities! Kansas City

9781467198561

$14.99

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Kansas City's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Amelia Earhart once lived in the City of Fountains? Or that you're likely to spot a ghost at The Hotel Savoy? From Arrowhead Stadium to Kaw Point Park, Super Cities!: Kansas City covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Starlight Theatre, stroll through Swope Park, and swim in the Missouri River, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Kansas City!

Super Cities! Memphis

9781467198547

$14.99

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Memphis's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Memphis got its name from an ancient Egyptian city? Or that the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong performed on Beale Street? Have you ever heard of the ghost at Hebe Fountain? From the Mississippi River to the Crystal Shrine Grotto, Super Cities!: Memphis covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Orpheum Theatre, camp along the Wolf River, and rock out with Elvis, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Bluff City!

USS Alabama

9781941879061

$17.99

Home to thousands of US sailors, the USS Alabama fought bravely in World War II, but after she finished her service, the battleship was set to be scrapped. The people of Alabama decided they had to save the ship named for their proud state. No one was more determined than Alabama's schoolchildren.

Author Karyn Tunks traces the story of the children's efforts in this informative and entertaining account. Tunks reveals a wealth of detail about life at sea before the ship was decommissioned and the many challenges Alabamians faced in securing the ship's permanent home.

Artist Julie Dupré Buckner captures the feeling of the era in her detailed, vivid illustrations of the ship, those who called her home, and those who saved her for future generations. Complete with a glossary, illustrated ship's diagram, and timeline, USS Alabama: Hooray for the Mighty A! offers beginning readers a glimpse of the fascinating history of the battleship and how even the smallest of actions can produce incredible results.

LOL Jokes: Los Angeles

9781467198141

$9.99

Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: Los Angeles combines the best of humor and history for young readers!

Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the City of Angels, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: Los Angeles is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment.

What L.A plant fits in your hand?

A palm tree!

Fun Factoid: The iconic Los Angeles palm tree is actually a native of India or Southeast Africa.

LOL Jokes: Denver

9781467198165

$9.99

Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: Denver combines the best of humor and history for young readers!

Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the Mile-High City, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: Denver is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment.

Denny: What has a head and a tail but no body?

Penny: A nickel!

Fun Factoid: The Denver Mint produces 8 billion coins a year, all of which have a D for Denver on them!

It's Raining in Louisiana

9781455627356

$10.95

It's raining in Louisiana. There's thunder all around, and we have to park on the neutral ground! The Mississippi River is high, but now we don't have to water the plants. Young children in the Bayou State will certainly recognize all the signs of a rainy day in Louisiana in this exciting board book.

Local Baby Wyoming

9781467198592

$9.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Wyoming engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See Yellowstone National Park, view Devil's Tower, backpack along the Wind River Range, and spot elk at the Snake River Overlook. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Local Baby Nashville

9781467198486

$9.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Nashville engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

See Centennial Park's dogwood trees, Dragon Park's native wildlife, stroll along Radnor Lake, and view Opryland's twinkling holiday lights come Winter. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Local Baby Queens

9781467198462

$9.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Queens engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

Swim at Rockaway Beach, spot Forest Park's native wildlife, stroll along Long Island city waterfront, and catch a Mets baseball game. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Local Baby Rhode Island

9781467197182

$11.99

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Rhode Island engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Ocean State so great. See the Big Blue Bug, sail in Narragansett Bay, take a bike ride on Block Island, and watch the parade in Bristol. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Journey Around Chicago from A to Z

9781889833859

$17.95

Next stop, Chicago! That's the shout from conductor Martha Day Zschock, who has taken children and their delighted parents on Journeys Around Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Maine, Nantucket, and Cape Cod since starting this bestselling series in 1999. Hop aboard the L, circle the Loop, board a water taxi, walk the waterfront! From the Lincoln Park Zoo to Wrigley Field, from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier, Journey Around Chicago from A to Z takes readers on a tour of the Second City that is second to none. Over 250,000 copies of Zschock's work are in print, perhaps because Zschock is not only a brilliant artist but also a committed educator, whose books are embraced by teachers and principals nationwide.

The Georgia Guide to Quirky Questions

9781455626861

$19.99

If you could take an animal home from the Atlanta Zoo, what animal would you choose? Do you want to taste Coke at the World of Coca-Cola or stargaze at the Fernbank Science Center? Would you rather be an artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design or a computer whiz at Georgia Tech? Take a curious tour around the state of Georgia, highlighting the best that the Peach State has to offer while delving into the topics that kids want to discuss. Prepare to immerse yourself--and your youngsters--in a whirlwind of zany questions and answers as you learn how your children view the world. With the help of this colorful, exuberant guide, the fun, silly, challenging, and offbeat prompts will ignite conversations in the car, at the dinner table, in the classroom, and more! As they ponder answers to the questions posed, children will learn to express their individuality and celebrate their differences.

One Dat, Two Dat, Are You a Who Dat?

9781455627196

$19.99

Fan is a lovable character who has always wanted to be a true member of the Who Dat Nation--supporters of the New Orleans Saints NFL team. On his journey all across that nation, dedicated Saints fans ask whether or not he is worthy to become a Who Dat. This book is a must for any true Saints fan.

Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday

9781455627233

$17.99

Alycat is planning a sleepover with her friends when Luna calls. Alycat has trouble hearing her friend over the crackling phone line, but it sounds as though she can't come to the sleepover and that she has a very big secret to share. When the rest of the kittens arrive, they gather to play games and tell spooky stories. What if Luna's news is as terrifying as the stories of alien dogs and giant mice the kittens tell around the campfire?

The themes of the books in the Alycat Series all reflect a reliance on friendships, imagination, and creativity towards problem solving. In this adventure, the characters of Alycat and her friends show young readers that things aren't always as scary as they may seem. A sleepover checklist is included!

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The Alycat Series features: Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day, Alycat and the Monday Blues, Alycat and the Friendship Friday, Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday, Alycat and the Sleepover Saturday, and Alycat and the Sunday Scaries. The books in this series have won more than 17 awards, including the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom's Choice Awards, and the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; have been featured in Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, featured Bourque and her life-size mascot, Alycat, on her popular YouTube channel Little Red News.

123s of New Orleans

9781455627288

$19.99

From seven snoballs to eleven dogs in the krewe and beyond, this lively book counts from one to fifteen with fanciful depictions of Crescent City icons.

LOL Jokes Portland

9781467198431

$9.99 $7.49 Save 25%

Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: Portland combines the best of humor and history for young readers!

Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the City of Roses, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers chuckling and sharing with friends. LOL Jokes: Portland is sure to deliver hours of knee-slapping entertainment.

What building in Portland has the most STORIES?

Powell's Books!

Fun Factoid: In 1842, the founders of Portland disagreed on what the city should be called. One proposed "Boston, Oregon,'? the other came up with "Portland, Oregon.'? Amazing, but true: the name was decided by the toss of a coin! And I guess you know which one won!