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Reaching for the Moon(Reprint)
by Jr. Aldrin Buzz, Wendell Minor
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Harpercollins
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-055447-7, ISBN: 0-06-055447-9

"Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! It's been fifty years since Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. But the journey didn't begin when he stepped on board Apollo 11 that fateful day in July 1969. It began the day he was born.This picture book is Buzz Aldrin's story, in his words. Wendell Minor's gorgeous paintings evoke the wonder of space exploration for young readers.Becoming an astronaut took more than edu ..."

Yankee Doodle America(1st Edition)
The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z
by Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2006 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-399-24003-4, ISBN: 0-399-24003-9

"If you traveled the roads of colonial America, colorful hand-painted signs would greet you when you came across an inn or tavern, and inside, folks would be gathered to eagerly share the news of the day.Wendell Minor invites us on just such a journey through America in the days of its struggle for independence. Each striking illustration, painted on hand-carved replicas of these signs, introduces readers to the people, places and events ..."

Abraham Lincoln Comes Home(1st Edition)
by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-7529-8, ISBN: 0-8050-7529-1

"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 death of a major historical figure, during a time of gre ..."

Ghost Ship
(Paula Wiseman Books)
by Mary Higgins Clark, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2007 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-3514-8, ISBN: 1-4169-3514-2

""I am so pleased to have written my first children's book and to have my dear friend Wendell Minor illustrate it. I thought it would be a daunting project, but with six grandchildren and eleven stepgrandchildren, I've been telling stories to children for a long time." -- Mary Higgins Clark Thomas loved his summer visits to his grandmother's on Cape Cod. He spent hours wondering about the sailing ships of the past and imagining their ..."

Christmas Tree!(1st Edition)
by Wendell Minor, Florence Minorwendell Minor, Florence Friedmann Minor
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-056034-8, ISBN: 0-06-056034-7

"If you werea Christmas tree, what kind of tree would you be?A mighty tree or a tiny tree?A city tree or a country tree?A tree with curious features or a tree made just for creatures?Voyaging from cities to plains and in renderings of things miniature to grand, Wendell and Florence Minor lead young readers on an imaginative journey across America in tribute to one of our most beloved symbols -- the Christmas tree."

Reaching for the Moon(1st Edition)
(Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)
by Jr. Aldrin Buzz, Wendell Minor, Harpercollins Childrens Books
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-055445-3, ISBN: 0-06-055445-2

"Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! It’s been fifty years since Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. But the journey didn’t begin when he stepped on board Apollo 11 that fateful day in July 1969. It began the day he was born.This picture book is Buzz Aldrin's story, in his words. Wendell Minor's gorgeous paintings evoke the wonder of space exploration for young readers.Becoming an astronaut took more than edu ..."

Pumpkin Heads(Reprint)
by Wendell Minor
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 978-0-590-52138-3, ISBN: 0-590-52138-1

"A spooky display of Halloween tradition--now in Scholastic Bookshelf!Celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin head! Wendell Minor presents a delightful range of glowing pumpkins, from cowboys to witches to snowmen. Kids and parents alike are in for a special Halloween treat."

Sitting Bull Remembers
by Wendell Minor, Anne Turner, Ann Warren Turner
Paperback, Published 2007 by Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-23670-6, ISBN: 0-545-23670-3

"Historically accurate fictional portrait of Sitting Bull looking back on the events that shaped his life and fate."

Christmas Tree
by Florence Friedmann Minor, Wendell Minor
Paperback, Published 2005 by Scholastic
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-05185-9, ISBN: 0-545-05185-1

"A Few Little-Known Facts about Christmas Trees The oldest known record of a Christmas tree is from 1551, in Strasbourg, Germany, Decorations on early Christmas trees consisted of mostly candy, fruit, and nuts. Candles were ... The first known Christmas tree in America was in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1746. ... SOURCE Snyder, Phillip V., The Christmas Tree Book: The History of the Christmas Tree and Antique Christmas Tree Ornament ..."

National Geographic Readers(1st Edition)
Penguins!
by Florence Friedmann Minor, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-113097-7, ISBN: 0-06-113097-4

"In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like!The short text by Florence Minor pairs perfectly with the gorgeous, detailed illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor. Fun facts about penguins are featured at the back of the book.As Booklist said, "Whether it ..."

The Wolves Are Back(1st Edition)
by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Dutton Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-525-47947-5, ISBN: 0-525-47947-3

"Language:Chinese.HardCover. Pub the Date: April. 2008 Pages: 32 in Publisher: DUTTON EP (CHILDREN) Two renowned children's book of creators teamed up to the make the this stirring up picture book that tells the story of how. Over a century. Wolves were persecuted in. the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced. they are thriving again in the West. much to the benefit of the ecosystem. This book will teach a new g ..."

Abe Lincoln Remembers(Reprint)
by Ann Warren Turner, Wendell Minor
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Harpercollins Childrens Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4395-5110-3, ISBN: 1-4395-5110-3

"From his humble beginnings in a small log cabin, young Abe Lincoln knew "that being tall is not enough to make your way in this world." He worked hard on a flatboat, in a general store, and then studying to become a lawyer, eventually making his way into politics. Along the way he married and had three boisterous sons: "They were like balls bounding down a road, and people said they had no manners or discipline. I thought happiness ..."

Nibble Nibble(1st Edition)
(reillustrated)
by Margaret Wise Brown, Wendell Minor, Nibble-Nibble
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-059208-0, ISBN: 0-06-059208-7

"From the author of classics such as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, Margaret Wise Brown, five delightful poems that capture the simple eloquence of the natural world and illuminate the whimsy of bunnies at play.On Oprah.com, Nibble Nibble was praised for its "detailed, friendly-looking animals. Lots of onomatopoeia and large pictures with the right amount of white space make this book a good read-aloud for very young children."Wit ..."

Sitting Bull Remembers
(Hardback)
by Ann Warren Turner, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-051399-3, ISBN: 0-06-051399-3

" In this dark room, in this place of fences, strange smells, and men with yellow eyes where finally I am caught and cannot get free, I close my eyes and am home again. . . . Sitting Bull of the Hunkpapa band of the Sioux Nation was a warrior, a visionary, a horseman and hunter, and a man who had a deep affinity with nature. Above all, he is remembered as an extraordinary leader who fought for the freedom of his people and helped to pr ..."

America the Beautiful(Reprint)
by Katherine Lee Bates, Wendell Minor
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2005 by Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-14-240321-1, ISBN: 0-14-240321-0

""America The Beautiful" has been stirring hearts for generations, and now Wendell Minor provides a spectacular visual accompaniment for the classic poem and song. Sing along to the familiar lyrics, turning each page as the musical tribute is transformed into a visual feast that spans the entire nation, from New York City to the Oregon coast, and encompasses multiple eras, from the Pilgrims to the Wright brothers to NASA. Wendell Minor’s ..."

Give Her the River(1st Edition)
A Father's Wish for His Daughter
by Michael Dennis Browne, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2004 by Atheneum
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-84326-6, ISBN: 0-689-84326-7

" What do you give someone to show them just how much you love them? A father decides a river best captures his feelings for his little girl. A gift of life and changing beauty, a river encompasses so much more than meets the eye. It is the swan gliding upon its surface in the morning, the craggy stone steps leading down to its bank, the puppy trotting alongside a jogger on the path beside it, the drifting sailboat, and the hammock, pe ..."

Snowboard Twist
(Outdoor Adventures)
by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-050595-0, ISBN: 0-06-050595-8

"It's snowboarding season in the Teton Mountains, and the snow at Glory Bowl is fresh. But as Axel and his father, Dag, well know, new snow settling on top of old snow can also mean the risk of an avalanche. While Dag surveys the landscape for signs of danger, Axel and his snowboarding rival, Kelly, rashly begin showing off their moves,until ... Whoomph! Crack! Bang! A fast-moving snowslide suddenly takes shape. Axel, his dog, Grits, and ..."

Julie(Reprint)
by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor
Library, 226 Pages, Published 2008 by Paw Prints 2008-08-11
ISBN-13: 978-1-4395-4804-2, ISBN: 1-4395-4804-8

"The long-awaited sequel begins where Julie of the Wolves ended, as Julie returns from the Alaskan tundra to her modernized Eskimo father, but when an old-fashioned boy wins her heart, she must choose between the old ways and the new."

Nibble Nibble
by Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrator-Wendell Minor
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-059209-7, ISBN: 0-06-059209-5

"Five poems depict the natural world through bunnies at play."

Ghost Ship
by Mary Higgins Clark, Wendell Minor
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Simon & Schuster Children's
ISBN-13: 978-1-84738-087-6, ISBN: 1-84738-087-5

"Thomas loves his summer visits to his grandmother's on Cape Cod."