Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups, family picnics, irrigation wars, tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures, wonderfully told, that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary.

"Bad Girls Throughout History features some of the fiercest women of all time - the famous, the infamous, and the ones you haven't even heard of yet. Explore the notable works, impressive feats, and striking portraits of these wild women from around the globe who challenged the status quo"-- Short vignettes are accompanied by Shen's drawings. The women may not be "bad" in the common sense of the word, but at some time in their lives they broke the...

Little Britches becomes the "man" in his family after his father's early death, taking on the concomitant responsibilities as well as opportunities. During the summer of his twelfth year he works on a cattle ranch in the shadow of Pike's Peak, earning a dollar a day. Little Britches is tested against seasoned cowboys on the range and in the corral. He drives cattle through a dust storm, eats his weight in flapjacks, and falls in love with a blue outlaw...

A biography of the third President with emphasis on the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Details the life of the blogger, including her early life, how her life radically changed after her marriage, and her success as a blogger and author.

Offers a biography of English seaman who sailed for queen Elizabeth I and sponsored the first English settlement in North America.

Shares the life of the outlaws, including Cassidy's childhood, how he formed The Wild Bunch, and their enduring popularity in American pop culture.

Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated dozens of books in his career, including classics such as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Sendak's beloved illustrations, honesty, and unorthodox approach to children's literature have endeared him to readers around the world.

Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you!