Our limited edition, large format (13x10) full color, beautiful hard cover coffee table book, featuring some of the legends that made the circus glorious and wonderful. These are the artists from the golden age of the circus. A time when American families needed the circus as an escape from life. This book is a "then and now" of these amazing performers. Each rare, full page photo of the legend's "now" photo, captured in each of the retired circus performer's home) was taken by a photographer who was also born & raised in the circus. A fellow "Kinker" (translated in the book).

For over three hundred years, stories of witches, sea serpents and pirates have amazed and terrified residents of Massachusetts's North Shore. In the summer of 1692, phantom men were spotted in the fields of Gloucester. Farther north, "A" marks the spot for pirate treasure in the marshes of Newbury, while to the east, full moons might bring out the werewolf of Dogtown. The devil himself has burned his mark on the boulder-strewn landscape, while shaggy humanoids have been sighted loping along the coast. From Boston to New Hampshire, Massachusetts's North Shore is filled with remarkable stories and legendary characters. Join author Peter Muise and discover the North Shore's uncanny legends and tales of the paranormal.

Go behind the scenes of one of the premiere action sports companies in the world--Nitro Circus! From bios of top athletes, like the legendary Travis Pastrana, to amazing feats to how it all started, this book is a must-have for every action sports fan! It's the book you've been waiting for--an insider's guide to everything Nitro Circus! With stunning photography and behind-the-scenes info, you'll find out how it all started, see bios of top athletes and get stories straight from the legends themselves. Featuring Nitro Circus founder and ringleader Travis Pastrana, this is the ultimate compilation of the worldwide phenomenon that is Nitro Circus. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the world of action sports like never before!

The circus is in town, and Georgie has his heart set on going. When Papa agrees to take him and his friend Harley, the boys marvel at the amazing elephants and clowns. But the best act of all is the amazing Roxie, a trained horse who can do all sorts of tricks. When Georgie is invited to ride on her back, he discovers it’s her last show—Roxie is going to be sent to the work farm! When Roxie bolts with Georgie on her back, Papa must come to his rescue. The Circus Thief is a heartwarming tale of boyhood set in 1920s Pennsylvania for children ages 4–8.

Discusses over forty stories of improbable events told as true and embelished with local details which the author calls urban legends.

This is the fourth volume sponsored by the United States Board on Books for Young People, following Children's Books from Other Countries (1998), The World Through Children's Books (2002), and Crossing Boundaries (2006). This latest volume, edited by Linda M. Pavonetti, includes books published between 2005 and 2009. This annotated bibliography, organized geographically by world region and country, with descriptions of nearly 700 books representing more than 70 countries, is a valuableresource for librarians, teachers, and anyone else seeking to promote international understanding through children's literature. Like its predecessors, it will be an important tool for providing stories that will help children understand our differences while simultaneously demonstrating our common humanity.