Paul Robert Walker
My BooksClick on any title below for further information about that book. New & Recent Titles for Younger ReadersREMEMBER THE ALAMO: Texians, Tejanos, and Mexicans Tell Their Stories
National Geographic Books April 2007 Winner of 2007 June Franklin Naylor Award from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the best book for children on Texas history The most recent volume in the award-winning National Geographic "Remember" series, this beautifully illustrated and well-researched book presents the famous battle in its proper context as a heroic and pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution, incorporating recent historical evidence and a rich array of eyewitness accounts. Introduction by Dr. Richard Bruce Winders, Alamo Historian and Curator. Ages 10 and up. REMEMBER LITTLE BIGHORN: Indians, Soldiers, and Scouts Tell Their Stories
National Geographic Books June 2006 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (National Council for the Social Studies / Children's Book Council) American Library Association Notable Book This beautifully illustrated volume, part of the award-winning National Geographic "Remember" series, presents the story of the most famous and controversial battle of the American frontier from a fresh perspective based on the latest historical and archaeological research, with a strong emphasis on eyewitness accounts and authentic historical images. Introduction by John A. Doerner, Chief Historian of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Ages 10 and up. TRUE TALES OF THE WILD WEST
National Geographic Books 2002 From Lewis and Clark descending the Columbia River and Jedediah Smith wandering the desert to the California gold discovery and the first ride of the Pony Express, young readers will travel through time and see the events of the Wild West through the eyes of those who were there. Meticulously researched, yet told in an accessible narrative style, these ten stories reveal a gritty, surprising, and exciting world beyond the stereotypes of television and movies. Illustrated with 60 archival images. Ages 10 and up. Recent Titles for AdultsTHE FEUD THAT SPARKED THE RENAISSANCE: How Brunelleschi and Ghiberti Changed the Art World
William Morrow (hc) 2002 (pb) December 2003 Rightly called the father of the Renaissance, Filippo Brunelleschi built the massive dome of the Florence cathedral, rediscovered the laws of mathematical perspective, and redefined the role of the artist in society. Yet for all his genius, Brunelleschi might never have reached his full potential had it not been for his lifelong rival: the gifted and canny sculptor, Lorenzo Ghiberti. This lush, imaginative history offers a delightful tour of Quattrocento Florence in an age of towering genius and bursting creative energy. THE SOUTHWEST: Gold, God, & Grandeur
National Geographic Books 2001 Photographs by George H. H. Huey. From the Clovis people to the Pueblo and Navajo, from Spanish conquistadors to American gunslingers and the Los Alamos lab, this sweeping narrative history explores the human journey through the rugged, awe-inspiring landscape that is now the southwestern United States. Illustrated with archival images and breathtaking full-color photos by acclaimed landscape photographer George H. H. Huey. Perennial Favorites for Younger ReadersPRIDE OF PUERTO RICO The Life of Roberto Clemente
Harcourt 1988 (hc) 1991 (pb) Roberto Clemente, the great right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is a legend for his commitment and humanity on and off the field. This biography traces his journey from the muddy fields of Puerto Rico to the heights of baseball stardom, battling prejudice and injury along the way. Clemente got his 3,000th hit at the end of the 1972 season, but he would never get another. An inspiring story for young sports fans. Ages 8-12. Included in Best Books for Children. SPIRITUAL LEADERS
American Indian Lives series Facts on File 1994 Biographical profiles of thirteen individuals who led their people on the spiritual path in the face of foreign invasion and cultural pressure. Together, their stories weave a colorful tapestry of the American Indian religious experience from the first contact with Europeans to the present day. The book explores the varied experiences of people from different tribes, different regions, and different timesall searching for spiritual beliefs they could live by in a country where these beliefs were often attacked and even outlawed. Ages 12 and up. The Back ShelfBooks are like children. It's impossible to say which book l love the most, and even when they go astray, or disappear for awhile in a world of their own, I continue to love and cherish them. They're part of who I am, and the stories they tell are just as valuable today as they were when I wrote them, even if it takes a little effort to track them down. The books listed below are currently out-of-stock indefinitely (OSI) or out-of-print (OP) with their original publishers. Some are still available in special editions, and I have indicated those where appropriate. These are all wonderful books, and I urge you to seek them out and read them if they interest you. If not available otherwise, they can be found at your local library and/ If you click on the title you will go to a page with the cover illustration and more complete information. Thanks for your interest! TRAIL OF THE WILD WEST:
A Reexamination of the American Frontier National Geographic Books 1997 A big, bold, surprising saga of the real Wild West, illustrated with over 100 modern full-color and archival b&w photographs. Adults. BIG MEN, BIG COUNTRY: A Collection of American Tall Tales
Harcourt 1993 (hc) 2000 (pb) Illustrated by James Bernardin Retellings of nine American tall tales. Ages 8-12. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists American Folklore Society AESOP Accolade List GIANTS! Stories from Around the World
Harcourt 1995 Illustrated by James Bernardin Retellings of world folktales about giants. Ages 8-12. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists American Folklore Society AESOP Accolade List LITTLE FOLK: Stories from Around the World
Harcourt 1997 Illustrated by James Bernardin Retellings of world folktales about little people. Ages 8-12. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists Storytelling World Honor Book BIGFOOT AND OTHER LEGENDARY CREATURES
Harcourt 1992 (hc) 1997 (pb) Illustrated by William Noonan Seven illustrated stories in which young people meet creatures like Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster. A great book for reading under the covers with a flashlight! Ages 8-12. THE SLUGGERS CLUB: A Sports Mystery
Harcourt 1993 A first-place Little League team starts losing when their star player's bat mysteriously disappears. Ages 8-12. Nominated for the Tennessee Volunteer Award. THE METHOD
Harcourt 1990 (hc) 1996 (pb) A funny and insightful coming-of-age novel set in the world of high school theater. Ages 12 and up. Included in Best Books for Senior High Readers. HEAD FOR THE HILLS! The Amazing True Story of the Johnstown Flood.
Random House 1993 The story of the 1889 Johnstown Flood, written at a 3.0 reading level yet appealing to older readers. This book is still available in an educational edition. Click on the title for details. HOOP DREAMS
Turner Publishing 1995 The true story of two Chicago teenagers who dream of rising from the ghetto to the NBA. Ages 10 and up. Based on the award-winning documentary film. Signed copies available. Click on title for details. WHO INVENTED THE GAME?
Alfred A. Knopf 1994 Written with Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns A photo-illustrated history of baseball based on the PBS documentary by Ken Burns. Ages 8 and up. NCSS-CBC Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. EXPLORING THE GREAT RIVERS OF NORTH AMERICA
Contributing Author National Geographic Society 1999 Special Publication Photo-illustrated essays on twelve rivers that have played a key role in shaping North American history. Adults. NOTE: This book is still available directly from National Geographic. Click on title for details. ANDY LAKEY: Art, Angels, and Miracles
Turner Publishing 1996 Written with Andy Lakey An illustrated, oversized biography of the world-famous angel artist. Adults. Alternate selection, One Spirit BOMC Signed copies available. Click on title for details. EVERY DAY'S A MIRACLE
Avon Books 1995 True stories of miraculous events, from contemporary and historic accounts. Adults. GREAT FIGURES OF THE WILD WEST
American Profiles series Facts on File 1992 Vivid biographical profiles of eight legendary figures whose names read like a Who's Who of the Wild West: Sitting Bull, Jesse James, Buffalo Bill, Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Belle Starr, Geronimo, and Judge Roy Bean. Ages 10 and up. THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE (World History series)
Facts on File 1995 An overview of an age that transformed the western world. Ages 12 and up. |
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