Author: Bob Grenier
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738591070
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In 1875, wealthy attorney and newspaperman Maj. Alexander St. Clair Abrams and his wife, Joanna, journeyed north from their home in Orlando to a bridge of land weaving through a chain of beautiful lakes. It was here, in the heart of the state, where Major St. Clair Abrams envisioned a town that would someday be the seat of a new county. In 1880, he began to lay out his town, calling it after a Spanish ancestor, a grandee named Lopez Para y Tavares. St. Clair Abrams made Tavares a railroad hub, believing railroads and waterways were the key to growth and prosperity. He built hotels, mills, factories, and parks. Despite a destructive fire in 1888 that leveled the business district and the 1894 and 1895 freezes that set back the citrus industry, settlers continued to arrive. Today, Tavares maintains its small-town charm while it prospers as "America's Seaplane City."
Red and Lulu
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it’s just the season for miracles. . . . From Matt Tavares comes a heart-tugging story combining the cheer of Christmas, the magic of New York City, and the real meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536245682
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a Christmas classic. Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it’s just the season for miracles. . . . From Matt Tavares comes a heart-tugging story combining the cheer of Christmas, the magic of New York City, and the real meaning of the holiday season: how important it is to be surrounded by love.
Henry Aaron's Dream
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763632244
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A picture book biography of African-American baseball player Hank Aaron.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763632244
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A picture book biography of African-American baseball player Hank Aaron.
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Author: Jeff Gottesfeld
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536224367
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations. Keeping vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, are the sentinel guards, whose every step, every turn, honors and remembers America’s fallen. They protect fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone. To stand there—with absolute precision, in every type of weather, at every moment of the day, one in a line uninterrupted since midnight July 2, 1937—is the ultimate privilege and the most difficult post to earn in the army. Everything these men and women do is in service to the Unknowns. Their standard is perfection. Exactly how the unnamed men came to be entombed at Arlington, and exactly how their fellow soldiers have come to keep vigil over them, is a sobering and powerful tale, told by Jeff Gottesfeld and luminously illustrated by Matt Tavares—a tale that honors the soldiers who honor the fallen.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536224367
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations. Keeping vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, are the sentinel guards, whose every step, every turn, honors and remembers America’s fallen. They protect fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone. To stand there—with absolute precision, in every type of weather, at every moment of the day, one in a line uninterrupted since midnight July 2, 1937—is the ultimate privilege and the most difficult post to earn in the army. Everything these men and women do is in service to the Unknowns. Their standard is perfection. Exactly how the unnamed men came to be entombed at Arlington, and exactly how their fellow soldiers have come to keep vigil over them, is a sobering and powerful tale, told by Jeff Gottesfeld and luminously illustrated by Matt Tavares—a tale that honors the soldiers who honor the fallen.
Zachary's Ball
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763629182
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Dad takes Zachary to his first Boston Red Sox game, where they catch a ball and something magical happens.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763629182
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Dad takes Zachary to his first Boston Red Sox game, where they catch a ball and something magical happens.
Growing Up Pedro: Candlewick Biographies
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 0763693103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"Before Pedro Martainez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramaon was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story of how that dream came true"--Dust jacket flap.
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 0763693103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"Before Pedro Martainez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramaon was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story of how that dream came true"--Dust jacket flap.
One Motion More
Author: L A Tavares
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1839434775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR L A TAVARES Book one in the Consistently Inconsistent series Actions speak louder than words. Long-haired bad-boy guitarist Xander has skeletons in his closest that refuse to stay dead. After a series of setbacks, Xander hits new lows, almost costing himself his reputation and career. While trying to take steps in the right direction toward better decisions and good choices, he meets Natalie, and for the first time—maybe ever—Xander sees past himself and past the music his rock band is famous for. Their relationship is an unlikely one, with outside factors creating obstacles the two would have to tackle to make their love work. He is reckless while she is responsible. He thrives in the spotlight while she will do anything to avoid it. He speaks fluent profanity while she doesn't speak at all. He works to win her heart, despite having to overcome the communication barrier, while she tries to look past the intensity of the spotlight they find themselves in.
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1839434775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR L A TAVARES Book one in the Consistently Inconsistent series Actions speak louder than words. Long-haired bad-boy guitarist Xander has skeletons in his closest that refuse to stay dead. After a series of setbacks, Xander hits new lows, almost costing himself his reputation and career. While trying to take steps in the right direction toward better decisions and good choices, he meets Natalie, and for the first time—maybe ever—Xander sees past himself and past the music his rock band is famous for. Their relationship is an unlikely one, with outside factors creating obstacles the two would have to tackle to make their love work. He is reckless while she is responsible. He thrives in the spotlight while she will do anything to avoid it. He speaks fluent profanity while she doesn't speak at all. He works to win her heart, despite having to overcome the communication barrier, while she tries to look past the intensity of the spotlight they find themselves in.
Jack's Path of Courage
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423122722
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
John F. Kennedy was a popular, charismatic president, beloved by many. But he didn't always believe he had the strength or courage for that office. As a child he was sickly and also overshadowed by his strong, capable, athletic older brother Joe. After Joe Jr.'s death John had to work hard to live up to his own expectations and to those of his father. He overcame pain and self-doubt to see the country through one of the most difficult crises in its history./DIV DIVDoreen Rappaport once again combines real-life quotes with her own lyrical prose to create a moving portrait of a beloved figure. Matt Tavares' stunning artwork vividly depicts this unique time in history.
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423122722
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
John F. Kennedy was a popular, charismatic president, beloved by many. But he didn't always believe he had the strength or courage for that office. As a child he was sickly and also overshadowed by his strong, capable, athletic older brother Joe. After Joe Jr.'s death John had to work hard to live up to his own expectations and to those of his father. He overcame pain and self-doubt to see the country through one of the most difficult crises in its history./DIV DIVDoreen Rappaport once again combines real-life quotes with her own lyrical prose to create a moving portrait of a beloved figure. Matt Tavares' stunning artwork vividly depicts this unique time in history.
Oliver's Game
Author: Matt Tavares
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763618520
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Oliver's grandfather tells him the story of how he almost joined the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763618520
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Oliver's grandfather tells him the story of how he almost joined the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Helen's Big World
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536409895
Category : Deafblind people
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An introduction to the life and legacy of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536409895
Category : Deafblind people
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An introduction to the life and legacy of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan.
Tavares
Author: Bob Grenier
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738591070
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In 1875, wealthy attorney and newspaperman Maj. Alexander St. Clair Abrams and his wife, Joanna, journeyed north from their home in Orlando to a bridge of land weaving through a chain of beautiful lakes. It was here, in the heart of the state, where Major St. Clair Abrams envisioned a town that would someday be the seat of a new county. In 1880, he began to lay out his town, calling it after a Spanish ancestor, a grandee named Lopez Para y Tavares. St. Clair Abrams made Tavares a railroad hub, believing railroads and waterways were the key to growth and prosperity. He built hotels, mills, factories, and parks. Despite a destructive fire in 1888 that leveled the business district and the 1894 and 1895 freezes that set back the citrus industry, settlers continued to arrive. Today, Tavares maintains its small-town charm while it prospers as "America's Seaplane City."
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738591070
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
In 1875, wealthy attorney and newspaperman Maj. Alexander St. Clair Abrams and his wife, Joanna, journeyed north from their home in Orlando to a bridge of land weaving through a chain of beautiful lakes. It was here, in the heart of the state, where Major St. Clair Abrams envisioned a town that would someday be the seat of a new county. In 1880, he began to lay out his town, calling it after a Spanish ancestor, a grandee named Lopez Para y Tavares. St. Clair Abrams made Tavares a railroad hub, believing railroads and waterways were the key to growth and prosperity. He built hotels, mills, factories, and parks. Despite a destructive fire in 1888 that leveled the business district and the 1894 and 1895 freezes that set back the citrus industry, settlers continued to arrive. Today, Tavares maintains its small-town charm while it prospers as "America's Seaplane City."