Author: Ann Bergman
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 9780961462697
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Out and about Seattle with Kids
Author: Ann Bergman
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 9780961462697
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 9780961462697
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Growing Up Gorilla
Author: Clare Hodgson Meeker
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541542401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newborn baby at Seattle's Woodland Park. The dedicated staff worked tirelessly to find innovative ways for mother and baby to build a relationship. The efforts were ultimately successful, as baby Yola bonded with her mother and the rest of the family group."--Publisher's description.
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541542401
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
"This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newborn baby at Seattle's Woodland Park. The dedicated staff worked tirelessly to find innovative ways for mother and baby to build a relationship. The efforts were ultimately successful, as baby Yola bonded with her mother and the rest of the family group."--Publisher's description.
Larry Gets Lost in Seattle
Author: John Skewes
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632170922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring all-new artwork and several new Seattle landmarks, this limited 10th anniversary edition of the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle finds Larry, the adorable pup, lost again! Pete and Larry, his adorable pooch, take a ferry to Seattle to visit the Emerald City. After being distracted by a tempting treat, Larry gets lost and tours the city trying to reunite with Pete. Along the way he discovers some of the city’s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including: * Seattle Central Library * Seattle Art Museum * Pike Place Market * Museum of History and Industry * The Olympic Sculpture Park * CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field * The Space Needle * EMP
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632170922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Featuring all-new artwork and several new Seattle landmarks, this limited 10th anniversary edition of the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle finds Larry, the adorable pup, lost again! Pete and Larry, his adorable pooch, take a ferry to Seattle to visit the Emerald City. After being distracted by a tempting treat, Larry gets lost and tours the city trying to reunite with Pete. Along the way he discovers some of the city’s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including: * Seattle Central Library * Seattle Art Museum * Pike Place Market * Museum of History and Industry * The Olympic Sculpture Park * CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field * The Space Needle * EMP
Good Night Seattle
Author: Jay Steere
Publisher: Good Night Books
ISBN: 1602199345
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
In this soothing board book, young readers will delight in a personal tour of one the country's most interesting cities. From the Puget Sound to the Woodland Park Zoo, these colorful pages leave no stone unturned. Special sites and attractions include the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle Public Library, Lake Union Houseboats, Mount Rainier, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Gas Works Park, Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Flight, Pike Place Market, and more.
Publisher: Good Night Books
ISBN: 1602199345
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
In this soothing board book, young readers will delight in a personal tour of one the country's most interesting cities. From the Puget Sound to the Woodland Park Zoo, these colorful pages leave no stone unturned. Special sites and attractions include the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle Public Library, Lake Union Houseboats, Mount Rainier, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Gas Works Park, Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Flight, Pike Place Market, and more.
Streetwise
Author: Nancy Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A collection of photographs of Seattle's street children that captures their lives on the streets--and the effects of that life. Meet Tina, a 13-year-old prostitute with dreams of diamonds and furs; Rat and Mike, 16-year-olds who eat from dumpsters; and Dewayne, a 16-year-old boy who hanged himself in a juvenile facility when faced with the prospect of returning to the streets. 57 duotone photographs.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A collection of photographs of Seattle's street children that captures their lives on the streets--and the effects of that life. Meet Tina, a 13-year-old prostitute with dreams of diamonds and furs; Rat and Mike, 16-year-olds who eat from dumpsters; and Dewayne, a 16-year-old boy who hanged himself in a juvenile facility when faced with the prospect of returning to the streets. 57 duotone photographs.
Red Ranger Came Calling
Author: Berkeley Breathed
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613717588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
While spending Christmas in 1939 with a well-meaning aunt, a young boy who does not believe in Santa Claus has an unusual experience that changes his thinking.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613717588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
While spending Christmas in 1939 with a well-meaning aunt, a young boy who does not believe in Santa Claus has an unusual experience that changes his thinking.
Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington
Author: Susan Elderkin
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510150
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Trails specifically selected with younger hikers in mind Tips for family vacation destinations Features easy-to-access “nature fixes” throughout Western Washington Author Susan Elderkin has seen her kids express wonder and glee at discovering insects and flowers, melt down in tearful defiance in the middle of a trail, and triumphantly reach a summit and view. In short, she’s a regular mom who wants to encourage other parents to get their regular kids out into nature too. While Susan is an expert hiker in her own right, it’s her children who helped her to see hiking from a kid’s point of view. The result is Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington, a fresh and wholly new guide for families looking for quality time together away from their distracting devices. Guidebook features include: 125 hikes—carefully selected and vetted by both parents and children Routes range in length from less than 2 miles (great for toddlers) to as much as 6 miles (for older kids who want to test themselves) Handy info blocks give a quick snapshot of each hike: best season, difficulty, length, high point, and elevation gain 13 “Great Getaways”—weekend or vacation destinations around the state with hiking trails and other family-fun activities Colorful icons indicate star attractions of the hike: splash zone, wildflowers, old-growth, dog-friendliness, stroller-accessibility, and more “Best of” lists make it easy for families to match hikes to their kids’ interests Driving directions, complete trail information, GPS trailhead coordinates, and color map included for each hike Tips on how to motivate kids on the trail, what’s appropriate for different ages, nature facts, and more Whether you’re looking for the best hikes to hug a really big tree; take a fun and refreshing dip; see birds, animals, or waterfalls; go on a winter day; or stuff yourself with berries, Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington has you covered.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510150
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Trails specifically selected with younger hikers in mind Tips for family vacation destinations Features easy-to-access “nature fixes” throughout Western Washington Author Susan Elderkin has seen her kids express wonder and glee at discovering insects and flowers, melt down in tearful defiance in the middle of a trail, and triumphantly reach a summit and view. In short, she’s a regular mom who wants to encourage other parents to get their regular kids out into nature too. While Susan is an expert hiker in her own right, it’s her children who helped her to see hiking from a kid’s point of view. The result is Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington, a fresh and wholly new guide for families looking for quality time together away from their distracting devices. Guidebook features include: 125 hikes—carefully selected and vetted by both parents and children Routes range in length from less than 2 miles (great for toddlers) to as much as 6 miles (for older kids who want to test themselves) Handy info blocks give a quick snapshot of each hike: best season, difficulty, length, high point, and elevation gain 13 “Great Getaways”—weekend or vacation destinations around the state with hiking trails and other family-fun activities Colorful icons indicate star attractions of the hike: splash zone, wildflowers, old-growth, dog-friendliness, stroller-accessibility, and more “Best of” lists make it easy for families to match hikes to their kids’ interests Driving directions, complete trail information, GPS trailhead coordinates, and color map included for each hike Tips on how to motivate kids on the trail, what’s appropriate for different ages, nature facts, and more Whether you’re looking for the best hikes to hug a really big tree; take a fun and refreshing dip; see birds, animals, or waterfalls; go on a winter day; or stuff yourself with berries, Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington has you covered.
Jackie & Me
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061973254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With more than 2 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures bring the greatest players in history to life! Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoshack has to write a report on an African American who's made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So, for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball's color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn't plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin—and forever change his view of history and his definition of courage. With historical photos and back matter to separate the facts from the fiction, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman takes readers on a page-turning trip through baseball’s past.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061973254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With more than 2 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures bring the greatest players in history to life! Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoshack has to write a report on an African American who's made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So, for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball's color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn't plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin—and forever change his view of history and his definition of courage. With historical photos and back matter to separate the facts from the fiction, New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman takes readers on a page-turning trip through baseball’s past.
The Knight and the Dragon
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524739219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! "Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice." —Booklist "There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book." —The New York Times Book Review
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524739219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! "Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice." —Booklist "There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book." —The New York Times Book Review
Out & about with Kids--Seattle
Author: Ann Bergman
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 9781570614545
Category : Family recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Candid and comprehensive, and expanded and updated with all new content, Out and About with Kids Seattle provides plenty of answers to that age-old question: what is there to do? Packed with useful information, this book gives the scoop on where to slide through a giant salmon, find robots that speak, meet Santa's reindeer, discover dinosaur eggs, pick berries, watch sheep get sheared, rent kayaks, ride horses, catch a trout, go rock climbing, watch a movie outside, have a beach fire, and much more. Readers learn when steam trains depart from Wickersham, whales migrate through the San Juans, and decorated boats parade through the Montlake Cut. The best spots to take the family mountain biking, bumper bowling, snow tubing, indoor swimming, rock climbing, and berry picking are included, as well as neighborhood profiles and tips for child-friendly restaurants and out-of-town excursions. Filled with age-specific suggestions for a wide range of fun family activities, this valuable resource leads parents and families to best places for family fun.
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 9781570614545
Category : Family recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Candid and comprehensive, and expanded and updated with all new content, Out and About with Kids Seattle provides plenty of answers to that age-old question: what is there to do? Packed with useful information, this book gives the scoop on where to slide through a giant salmon, find robots that speak, meet Santa's reindeer, discover dinosaur eggs, pick berries, watch sheep get sheared, rent kayaks, ride horses, catch a trout, go rock climbing, watch a movie outside, have a beach fire, and much more. Readers learn when steam trains depart from Wickersham, whales migrate through the San Juans, and decorated boats parade through the Montlake Cut. The best spots to take the family mountain biking, bumper bowling, snow tubing, indoor swimming, rock climbing, and berry picking are included, as well as neighborhood profiles and tips for child-friendly restaurants and out-of-town excursions. Filled with age-specific suggestions for a wide range of fun family activities, this valuable resource leads parents and families to best places for family fun.