Eugene Field

The poem about two eyes and a head--Wynken, Blynken, and Nod--is illustrated in blues and half-tones.

In the quaint town of Riverbank, where the Mississippi River whispers secrets, resides Dr. Sam, a beloved physician with a heart of gold. But beneath his gentle exterior lies a past shrouded in mystery. As a young man, Dr. Sam witnessed a tragedy that forever altered his life. Haunted by guilt and a longing for redemption, he dedicated himself to healing the sick and comforting the afflicted. Yet, the shadows of his past continue to linger, threatening...

A collection of poems for and about children, many suitable for bedtime reading, including such classics as "The Duel," "Little Boy Blue," and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

Western American History. Author Gerald S. Snyder of National Geographic's Special Publications Division and his family retraced the route of the men--and one Indian woman, Sacagawea. They followed the trail of the expedition by car and towboat, by canoe and rubber raft, on foot and on horseback. They sweltered under a Missouri summer sun, shivered on the Pacific coast in winter--and celebrated a North Dakota Christmas with buffalo meat broiled over...