Name: A Wind-Storm in the Forests
Brand: John Muir
SKU: 9781429096140
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: InStock

John Muir

A Wind-Storm in the Forests

9781429096140

$12.95

The nature writings of pioneering environmentalist and Sierra Club founder John Muir are like no other. In this essay from 1894, Muir describes the grandeur of the winds at play in the forests, with stunning and musical detail about the trees of the Sierra and their individual reaction to the wind. Muir’s story of climbing a 100-foot Douglas Spruce to experience the sway and swirl of a storm for himself is unforgettable. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots,” series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.

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Johnette Downing

Five Little Possums

9781455626335

$8.95

Five little possums swing from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, “You can’t catch me.” Pre-readers can count down as the possums are scared away one by one in this engaging counting book from award-winning author and musician Johnette Downing. Her felt collage illustrations jump off the page in this adorable board book for little ones.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Stolen

9781944038526

$24.95

For the first time in twenty-seven years, The Gardner Museum has authorized a book on the daring theft from the Museum of thirteen priceless works of art, including three Rembrandts and Vermeer’s The Concert, together worth over $500 million. The Museum is offering $10 million for safe return of all the works; the heist remains the largest unsolved theft in history. In the early morning hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers talked their way into the museum, and tied up the night guards. They cut some of the paintings from their frames and stacked up others to take, leaving behind a priceless Rembrandt leaning against a chest. It is believed that the thieves “came for the Rembrandts”— but they also stole works by Vermeer, Degas, Manet, and Flinck, as well as a Chinese beaker and a Napoleonic eagle finial. Eighty-one minutes later they were gone. In 1903, Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her extraordinary museum, modeled after a Venetian palazzo, for the enjoyment and education of the public forever. She had amassed an impressive collection including some of the finest masterpieces by Rembrandt, Titian, Raphael, and Botticelli, as well as works by her contemporaries such as Sargent, Whistler, and Degas. The art works included paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, furniture, ceramics, glassware, books, manuscripts and ephemera—all but thirteen of which remain in place today. Stolen gives an inside look at the robbery and explores the impact of the missing works with commentary from the Museum’s Director, Curators, and the Chief Investigator. They describe how the theft, often called a crime against humanity, has affected visitors and disrupted Isabella Stewart Gardner's careful arrangement of the works. The book is highly visual, with original photographs of the stolen objects, as well as how they originally looked placed in the galleries. Stolen, the only book on the theft commissioned by the Gardner Museum, provides the context to a brazen heist that left one of the world’s great museums in search of its lost masterpieces.

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Julie Fontenot Landry

Clovis Crawfish and the Feu Follet

9781455625895

$19.99

Clovis and a number of his friends in the swamp travel to the nearby prairie for a day of fun and games and decide to spend the night there. During the night, Rene the Rain Frog wakes and goes towards the water. He wakes Clovis and says that a fire came out of the water and chased him. As they investigate, they meet up with Fedora Field Mouse, who explains about the feu follet or “silly fire.”

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Maria Kernahan

W is for Washington, DC

9781942402305

$19.95

Tour the nation's capital in this playful and colorful A - Z tour of Washington, DC. "W is for Washington, D.C. offers a fresh perspective on the iconic monuments, landmarks, famous places and fun things to do in D.C with graphic illustrations and whimsical text. From Air Force One to the National Zoo, W is for Washington, D.C. captures the best of Washington, D.C.

The tour includes stops at Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian Museum, The Washington Monument, cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and ice skating at the National Gallery. There is even a page devoted to Presidential Dogs!

W is for Washington, D.C. is a full-size full-size picture book with gorgeous illustrations printed on premium gloss paper. This Washington, D.C. children's book is a great gift for a native Washingtonian or visitor of any age!

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Shannon Kelley Atwater

Alligators Don't Like Flowers

9781455626779

$19.99

Angelo the alligator was different in every way. With eyes bright blue and skin snow white, he loved to watch the butterflies and fireflies. One day he came upon a marsh filled with flowers and wove some into a crown. What happens when he wears his beautiful new crown? Artist and illustrator Shannon Kelley Atwater shares a sweet story of friendship and community celebrating the differences that make individuals special and overcoming the stereotypes that separate them. Her expressive illustrations capture the feelings of friendship, joy, and—sometimes—alienation that children experience in a story that provides a valuable lesson of acceptance. When the swamp friends unite in a procession that rejoices in the things that make them unique, something truly magical occurs. Come along and join their parade!

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Nancy Day

A Is for Alliguitar

9781455615575

$16.99

A wacky safari that is sure to strike a chord with kids! For each letter of the alphabet, this clever book of rhymes presents a cross between an animal and a musical instrument. From newtubas and mandolions to drumonkeys and pigolos, kids will have a blast during this musical safari. Zany illustrations accompany each creation.

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Maria Kernahan

T is for Texas

9780990685876

$19.95

There's no place like the Lone Star State and T is for Texas celebrates everything that makes Texas stand apart from the rest. Colorful graphics and whimsical rhymes take readers through a tour of the great places and icons of Texas. From armadillos to the Texas Zoo, this alphabetical tour includes the best of Texas, including Friday night lights, Texas longhorns, ten-gallon hats, and the best BBQ on earth. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any resident or visitor smile.

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Nikole Bethea

G Is for Grits

9781455616985

$19.99

From alligators to winding country lanes and fried zucchini, this picture book is an alphabetized list of Southern delights. Breezy rhymes recall an appreciation for good food, laid-back evenings, and the gentle dispositions the region is known for.

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Maria Kernahan

S is for San Francisco

9781942402343

$19.95

S is for San Francisco takes you on an A-B-C tour of San Francisco's most popular icons including the Ferry Building, cable cars, seals on Pier 39, Golden Gate Park and twenty-one other places and things that make San Francisco beloved worldwide. With witty rhymes and bright illustrations that showcase the iconic places and things of San Francisco, this board book is sure to make any resident and visitor smile.

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Michael Schafbuch

M is for Michigan

9781942402480

$19.95

M is for Michigan is an A-Z tour of The Great Lakes State. From the automobile industry that built Detroit to the sandy dunes of the shores of Western Michigan and Lake Michigan, M is for Michigan will charm children and adults alike. With bright, bold graphics and whimsical rhymes, highlights include Big Red Lighthouse, Michigan Cherries, University of Michigan and Michigan State football, Mackinac Bridge and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Perfect for any Michigander, or those that spend their summers on the lakes and beaches of Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron or the scores of inland lakes in Michigan. M is for Michigan is a pure delight that celebrates Pure Michigan!

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Maria Kernahan

N is for New York

9781942402299

$19.95

N Is for New York shows off the iconic places and things of New York: the subway, the skyscrapers; the bustling streets; and the people, places, and things that make NYC great. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this board book is sure to make any resident or visitor smile.

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Maria Kernahan

S is for Seattle

9781942402282

$19.95

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, S is for Seattle shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Seattle. This A-Z tour of the Emerald City takes readers through iconic landmarks in the Seattle, including the Space Needle, the Public Market, the Monorail and iconic Seattle ferries. Other stops include a visit to the octopus that lives in Puget Sound and the great, gross Gum Wall. S is for Seattle also highlights the nature of the Northwest, especially Mount Rainier.

Seattle sports fans won't be disappointed either with an image of iconic Seattle sports legends' jerseys. Can you guess them all?

This Seattle children's book is a full-size picture book with gorgeous illustrations printed on premium gloss paper. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any resident or visitor smile.

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Maria Kernahan

A is for Aspen

9780985642907

$19.95

A perfect keepsake for any local or visitor, A Is for Aspen is a charming picture book that explores the town of Aspen, Colorado, through short, sweet rhymes and clean, graphic illustrations. Explore this iconic mountain town from yoga at the top of Ajax Mountain to rafting the whitecaps on the Roaring Fork River. Stops include snowboarding on Buttermilk Mountain, hiking the Bowl at the Highlands and the spectacle of extreme athleticism at the X-Games.

This Aspen, Colorado children's book celebrates everything that both locals and visitors love about this special mountain town.

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Scott Campbell

F Is for French Quarter

9781455626717

$19.99

Scott Campbell and his daughter Tallulah gather together words that bring to life each letter of the alphabet in unique Louisiana style in their second picture book collaboration. From A to Z they capture the sights of the city in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, brass bands, the Cabildo, and wrought iron are all featured in this fun-filled jaunt for pre-readers. The delightful images from artist Nichole Dupre make this a picture-perfect choice for locals and visitors alike.

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Dori Butler

F Is for Firefighting

9781589804203

$16.99

A popular career choice for most five year olds, firefighting conjures images of pump trucks, sirens, and ladders. This informative and fun ABC journey gives a bit of firefighting history with B is for bucket brigade and moves into the 21st century with T is for thermal imaging camera. The colorful illustrations sport a spotted Dalmatian hidden on every page.

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Maria Kernahan

B is for Boston

9780985642969

$19.95

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, B Is for Boston shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Boston. From the New England Aquarium to the Zakim Bridge, this alphabetical tour of the city includes stops at the Old North Church, Boston Harbor, The New England Aquarium and the Public Gardens. Boston sports fans won't be disappointed either with a stop at the Green Monster of Fenway Park and iconic Boston sports legends jerseys. Can you guess them all?

This Boston children's book is a full-size picture book with gorgeous illustrations printed on premium gloss paper. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile.