From two bestselling picture book veterans comes a gripping, climate change-themed tale of a polar bear family fighting to survive It is March in the cold North. The long-gone sun is rising. Silvery ice glitters. Snow sparkles in the hazy glow. Two polar bears stand at ice edge: mother and cub. A mother polar bear and her cub are busy searching for food, when suddenly, the ice they stand on breaks away--crack! Cut adrift, her cub is out of reach as the treacherous sea begins to carry him away. In she dives! Can they return to land safely? Simply told yet dramatic, and with realistic, exquisite illustrations and informative back matter with facts about polar bears, Ice Bears at Ice Edge immerses readers in one animal family's story, while also highlighting the broader plight of endangered wildlife whose habitats are threatened by climate change.
Robert Burleigh Ordine dei libri
Questo autore versatile ha costruito un esteso corpus di opere nel corso di una carriera trentacinquennale, che comprende poesie, recensioni, saggi, filmati, video e oltre quaranta libri illustrati per bambini. La sua scrittura spazia in un'ampia gamma di argomenti, da storie per la scuola materna a racconti di sopravvivenza e biografie destinate a bambini più grandi. Questo approccio di ampio respiro nasce da un'inclinazione fondamentale ad essere un generalista. Oltre a scrivere, è anche un pittore attivo le cui opere d'arte sono state esposte nelle gallerie.






- 2024
- 2023
A lively, rhythmic Halloween read aloud that follows a group of zombie pumpkins as they celebrate the season.
- 2021
Breaking Waves: Winslow Homer Paints the Sea
- 40pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
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
- 2021
Wilbur Wright Meets Lady Liberty
- 40pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Two American icons meet during Wilbur Wright's dramatic flight circling the Statue of Liberty.On September 29th, 1909, Wilbur Wright performed his first public flight for a crowd of disbelievers in the New York Harbor, home to the Statue of Liberty. With courage and caution, he put his airplane to the test and flew around the iconic landmark while the crowd observed, breathless.
- 2019
The book offers a warm and appreciative exploration of a significant American artist, highlighting their contributions and impact on the art world. It provides insights into the artist's life, style, and the cultural context in which they worked, making it a valuable resource for both art enthusiasts and those new to their work.
- 2019
Nonfiction picture book recounts how President Abraham Lincoln inspired the poet Walt Whitman during the Civil War.
- 2018
Trapped!
- 32pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
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
- 2018
Night Train, Night Train
- 32pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Ride the rails of the night train in this beautifully rendered journey conducted by renowned artist Wendell Minor and frequent collaborator Robert Burleigh. Rhyming, lyrical text describes the sights and sounds of a nighttime journey from country to city on a passenger train in the 1940s. Largely painted in black and white, breathtaking illustrations feature pops of color as the train continues its trip until the full-color spectrum appears as dawn breaks and passengers arrive at the station. A nostalgic and innovative choice for readers fascinated by trains.
- 2018
Sylvia's Bookshop
- 32pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
The story of the legendary Shakespeare & Company bookstore and its owner Sylvia Beach and the many great writers who came to meet, read and share ideas--
- 2015
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