Arcadia Bestsellers

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.

Ghost stories from Northwest Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!/

em>Welcome to the spooky beaches and piers of Panama City!/em>

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 Panama City forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from America's Silver Valley have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know there is a ghost boy who welcomes guests at the Roosevelt Inn? Or that a spooky statue at Farragut State Park seems to watch you as you walk by? Can you believe that ghosts still take the stage at a theater in Wallace? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Coeur d'Alene and the Silver Valley forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

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!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Albuquerque’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know Albuquerque’s annual International Balloon Fiesta is the largest gathering of hot-air balloons in the world? Or that people have been living in northern New Mexico for nearly 12,000 years? Have you ever been to a concert at the haunted KiMo Theater? From the Rio Grande to Sandia Peak, Super Cities!: Albuquerque covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Hike La Luz Trail, explore the Wildlife West Nature Park, and take a ride down Route 66, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Duke City!

Voices from those who lived through the largest environmental catastrophe in American history.

Accelerated Reader Program Selection

The 1930s Dust Bowl was the greatest ecological tragedy in the United States. Through a combination of drought and fierce winds, America’s Great Plains were left bare. In a series of sixteen narrative profiles, the author brings to life the voices of this time period. The characters who symbolize common residents of the “Great American Desert,” include a teacher protecting her class from a black roller, a nurse treating patients with dust pneumonia, and a nine-year-old girl who has never seen rain.

Dated entries appear chronologically and depict outlaw Bonnie Parker and photographer Dorthea Lange, among other figures of the era. In the back of the book, a historical note gives a thorough overview of the Dust Bowl’s national impact on population growth, healthcare, and the government. A glossary explains terms such as Hooverville and Civilian Conservation Corps. An educational resource, this illustrated history conveys the full effect of this disastrous decade.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about the Grand Canyon’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know that the Grand Canyon is home to more than 400 animal species? Or that the oldest rocks in the Canyon, called gneiss, were formed 1.8 billion years ago? What about the fact that President Theodore Roosevelt made the entire Grand Canyon a Game Reserve, protecting it for generations to come? From the North Rim to the South, Super Parks! Grand Canyon covers it all, and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. See Havasu Falls, learn about Arizona’s indigenous peoples, and make your way across the SkyWalk, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Grand Canyon!

Ghost stories from Texas's Haunted Route 66 have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to Texas’s spooky Route 66!

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

Did you know the Amarillo Natatorium is home to phantom musicians, spectral dancers, and a mysterious woman in white? Or that the abandoned motor motel in McLean may be the perfect "rest" stop for spirits traveling historic Route 66? Can you believe that in Old Tascosa, ghostly gamblers, gunslingers, and cowboys are still living it up from beyond the grave?

Pulled right from history, these spooky tales will change the way you see Texas’s Haunted Route 66 forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! 

Ghost stories from Coastal Virginia have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to spooky Coastal Virginia! 

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted across Hampton Roads.

Did you know that a phantom pirate prowls the woods at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach? Or that a cast of Caspers sometimes steals the show at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk? Can you believe that every July—above the Lynnhaven River's blue crabs and oysters—a ghostly light glimmers at the site of the Witch Duck?

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

Ghost stories from Southwest Montana have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Southwest Montana!

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

Did you know that restless spirits roam the halls of the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge? Or that at Gunslinger Gulch, Montana's most haunted ranch, a grumpy ghost loves to give visitors a fright? Can you believe the lights flickering in the night sky above the Anaconda Smelter Stack might just be . . . an alien spaceship?

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

Ghost stories from Bar Harbor have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Bar Harbor, Maine!

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

Did you know that the shipwrecked souls of the missing Mary Jane have stuck around Mount Desert Island for centuries? Or that a terrifying "Shadow Man" haunts the Village Burying Ground? Can you believe Bar Harbor is home to ghostly animals who've never quite departed—including cats, horses, and even a phantom cow?

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

Ghost stories from Denver International Airport have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to spooky Denver International Airport!  

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

Did you know that Blue Mustang, Denver International Airport's famously haunted horse sculpture, might be possessed by a demon? Or that the secret tunnels below the concourse are supposedly crawling with lizard people? Can you believe the gargoyles guarding the baggage claim will tell you a joke . . . if you're brave enough to ask?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Denver International Airport forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

In this middle-grade journey beneath the waves, author Sarah Fabiny dives into the fascinating history and lore of shark encounters along Florida's coast.

Every year, millions of people flock to Florida for some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. From Miami's bustling shores to the crystal-clear Gulf waters and tropical Keys, visitors splash in Florida's waves seeking adventure and sunshine. But some come face to face with much more.

Ghost stories from Boise, Idaho have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Boise!

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

Did you know that restless spirits roam the grounds of Fort Boise? Or that the tortured souls of former inmates haunt the Old Idaho State Penitentiary? Can you believe that on moonlit nights, the foothills of the Boise Front come alive with ghostly activity?

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

Ghost stories from Indiana’s Haunted Cemeteries have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky cemeteries of Indiana!

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

Did you know that Indiana is home to thousands of cemeteries—many of which are haunted? Like Ewald Cemetery near Bremen, where the sounds of ghostly children echo long into the night. Or Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, where ghostly figures in uniform patrol silently among the graves. But be warned: if you climb the famously haunted staircase at One Hundred Steps Cemetery in Cloverland, a phantom undertaker may show you a terrifying vision that you’ll never forget. 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Indiana’s Haunted Cemeteries forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Central New Mexico have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Central New Mexico! 

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

Did you know that a Civil War battlefield at Val Verde echoes with the screams of ghostly soldiers? Or that the Luna Mansion in Los Lunas harbors otherworldly apparitions? Can you believe some guests at Mountainair’s Shaffer Hotel never checked out . . . and never will? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Central New Mexico forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

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.

In this board book for young readers, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering the breathtaking parks and sites in the Colorado Plateau. Hike the trails in the Grand Canyon, count amazing geological formations in Bryce Canyon National Park, and see the wildlife that calls this amazing part of our country home—all before bedtime! From Arches to Zion, there's so much to see—won't you join me?

Ghost stories from Grand Rapids have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan!

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

Did you know that the Grand Rapids Children's Museum is home to a friendly spirit? Or that a man in a derby hat haunts the old Coliseum? Can you believe the mysterious phone calls coming from the Michigan Bell Building . . . may be the work of ghosts?

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

Encounter the spirits of North Central Texas—wealthy families lingering in their mansions, notorious outlaws still trapped in their jail cells.

Welcome to spooky North Central Texas! 

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

Did you know that on stormy nights, ghosts bound in chains roam the halls at The Old Collin County Prison? Or that in Arlington, a haunted bridge echoes with screams of the dead? Can you believe the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas is home to a haunted elevator?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see North Central Texas forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! 

Adapted from Haunted North Central Texas by Teresa Nordheim

Welcome to the spooky shores of Puget Sound! 

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

Did you know that ghostly shipwrecks and phantom sailors lurk beneath the waves of Puget Sound? Or that restless pioneers lost on the Oregon Trail haunt Olympia's Sylvester Park? Can you believe a long-dead brown bear takes evening strolls through the streets of Tacoma?

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

Adapted from Haunted Puget Sound by Ira Wesley Kitmacher

Take a spine-tingling plunge into Florida's pirate-filled past! 

Meet Florida's spooky pirates!

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

Did you know that the city of St. Augustine is positively packed with ghostly pirates? Or that on Gasparilla Island, you might just spot a headless buccaneer and his "spirited" steed galloping down the beach? Can you believe a three-hundred-year-old ghost ship and its cursed crew still haunts the waterways of the Florida Everglades? Shiver me timbers!

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

Adapted from Ghosts and Legends of Florida's Pirates by Heather Leigh, PhD

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



Families can walk along Rehoboth Beach's historic boardwalk, ride the Sea Dragon and play skeeball at Funland, and pick their favorite scoop at the Ice Cream Store! They can swim in the ocean, pick up a new book at Browseabout, then listen to live music at the bandstand. Explore Rehoboth Beach with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Outer Banks engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes this region so great.

Visit the shops in Duck, go fishing at the Oregon Inlet, hang glide in Nag's Head, and learn about the Wright Brother's in Kitty Hawk. Climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and eat some ice cream as you watch the sunset. Explore the Outer Banks with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door.

Learning about Louisville's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door.

Learning about Indianapolis's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Atlanta’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta? Or that Inman Park, dating back to 1890, is Atlanta’s oldest neighborhood? Did you know that Stone Mountain is actually a monadnock? From the Olympic games to the World of Coca-Cola, Super Cities!: Atlanta covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Explore Little Five Points, and join in the fun at Centennial Olympic Park, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Atlanta!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Nashville's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know Nashville is nicknamed Music City? Or that the famous musician Bob Dylan recorded an album here? Have you ever wanted to visit the Parthenon without traveling to Greece? From the Belle Mead Mansion to the Tomato Art Fest, Super Cities!: Nashville 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 Grand Ole Opry and catch a Nashville Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Music City!