Most Popular Books by Robert Burleigh

Everyone knows the story of the raft on the Mississippi and that ol'' whitewashed fence, but now it’s time for youngins everywhere to get right acquainted with the man behind the pen. Mr. Mark Twain! An interesting character, he was...even if he did sometimes get all gussied up in linen suits and even if he did make it rich and live in a house with so many tiers and gazebos that it looked like a weddin’ cake. All that’s a little too proper and hog tied for our narrator, Huckleberry Finn, but no one is more right for the job of telling this picture book biography than Huck himself. (We’re so glad he would oblige.) And, he’ll tell you one thing—that Mr. Twain was a piece a work! Famous for his sense of humor and saying exactly what’s on his mind, a real satirist he was—perhaps America’s greatest. Ever. True to Huck’s voice, this picture book biography is a river boat ride into the life of a real American treasure.

A giant whale trapped in nets and ropes. Can she be helped? A humpback whale migrating south along the California coast becomes tangled in a fishing trawler’s ropes and nets. As she struggles to free herself, the ropes twist more tightly around her body, digging into her skin. The whale fights until she is too tired to continue. What happens next will astound and inspire. Based on true events, this is a story of interspecies cooperation and the importance of human responsibility to protect the earth and its many inhabitants. Wendell Minor’s breathtaking paintings illustrate the majesty of the gentle humpback whale in her blue-green undersea world and the amazing efforts of humans—creatures a mere fraction of her size—who risked their lives to save her. Back matter includes the story behind the story, further information about humpback whales, and facts about whale rescue efforts

Robert Burleigh''s narrative nonfiction picture book follows a hummingbird’s migration south for the winter, with stunning art by Wendell Minor. When the last summer flowers open their petals to the sun, it’s time for a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to dip its beak into the heart of each bloom, extracting as much nectar as possible before the hard trip ahead. Today is the day Tiny Bird begins its amazing journey south for the winter, traveling as fast as thirty miles an hour for hundreds of miles on end. The trip is long, with savage weather and many predators along the way, but Tiny Bird is built for this epic journey and eventually arrives at its winter home. This inspiring migratory and life cycle story celebrates the important and impressive feat of a small but mighty creature. Christy Ottaviano Books

A fictionalized account of the time when, as a teen-age music student, trumpeter Miles Davis spent many hours trying to find Charlie Parker in New York City.

“An inviting and admiring introduction to an important American artist.” —Kirkus Reviews From award-winning author Robert Burleigh comes a striking, intimate picture book biography about an American icon—beloved artist Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell is best known for capturing the American spirit as a painter and illustrator in the late twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated, first-person narrative explores Rockwell’s life in episodes based on important moments in American history. Norman Rockwell is not only a great American artist, but he also successfully chronicled two generations of American life, making him one of the most beloved and well-known American artists of all time.

When Winslow Homer watches the sea, he studies it patiently, making sure to notice every detail before bringing it to life again in his paintings. The fabled painter Winslow Homer always had a deep respect for the elemental power and beauty of the ever-changing ocean. Whenever he set up his easel, he was drawn back to its frothing waves smashing against rocks, gleaming like mirrors in the sunlight. He knew it took patience to get his painting just right to capture the life of the ocean. Breaking Waves: Winslow Homer Paints the Sea describes the artist''s process from season to season, readers are shown the many blues, greys, browns, and golds that Winslow Homer used to depict the changing sea. Additional content in the back of the book further explains his work and passion for the ocean. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Accompanies a four-year touring exhibition.Discover the story of chocolate from rainforest to candy store.

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

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.

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.

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.

Jorge Posada adora sentir la bola en su guante, el bate en su mano, y el juego del béisbol. Como cualquier otro jugador del equipo Casa Cuba, ya puede batear bien con la mano derecha, pero su padre le dice, "Ser bueno no es ser el mejor." Su entrenador le dice, "El béisbol es un juego de pulgadas." De hecho, cuando Casa Cuba tiene que enfrentarse al temible pítcher de Club Caparra, lo que el equipo más necesita es un jugador ambidiestro. Basado en la infancia de Jorge Posada, el cátcher de los New York Yankees, ésta es la historia de un niño puertorriqueño que trabajó duro para convertirse en el mejor, y no se detuvo sino hasta que llegó a ser campeón.

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.

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 assassination and death of a major historical figure, during a time of great change in the country.

The story of the Wright brothers'' first flight.

Cher Ami was one of six hundred carrier pigeons used by the American Army during World War I. Cher Ami was a hero who, against all odds, helped rescue a lost battalion of soldiers.

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

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a parade of zombie pumpkins celebrating Halloween.

With examples of Cézanne''s paintings from all stages of his career, along with period photographs and works by his contemporaries, Robert Burleigh weaves together the remarkable story of Cézanne''s life and art.

A brief biography on American painter George Bellows, discussing his love of sports and how he incorporated sports into his work.

As Sam and Uncle Ezra watch, the Great Houdini escapes from a trunk at the bottom of the river. Includes factual information about Houdini and his career as a magician and escape artist.

A brief introductory biography of Napoleon.

Explains the meanings of different train whistles used by engineers.

This story of the indomitable spirit of Ruth starts on a dirt lot and ends at the pinnacle of America''s sport. Replica was baseball cards on each spread highlight career of baseball''s greatest player.

Tells the story of how John James Audubon devoted most of his life to painting wildlife in America, especially birds, which paintings are remarkable for their accuracy, their vivid color, and their dramatic presentations.

Using the jargon of the railroad, describes how cars are added onto or detached from a train, how various cargoes are loaded and unloaded, how tracks are switched, and how numerous other services are performed by conductor and brakeman.

A book-length narrative poem about a man confronting his own mortality as he swims across a darkening lake.

Traveling to see his father in 1920, writer Langston Hughes listened to the sounds of the train, which inspired him to write his first famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." This picture book tells the story of Hughes''s rise to accomplishing his dream of being a writer. Full color.