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For more folklore see the Native American section.

There are many Children's Nature Books in the Hiking & Nature section.

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Folklore & Children's Books

Thomas Locker Beautifully illustrated childern's books - each with many full page paintings depicting the facing page's text. Sold as available - inquire about these and others

____EASY ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS
By Anita Barbour. For children of all ages - a basic introduction to the art of paper folding with 65 designs thoroughly illustrated in a step-by-step instructional book. 8.5x11 120 pages Paper $14.95

_____GUNTHER VAN WINKLE AND THE HALF MOON
Hughes, Meredith. A beautifully illustrated extension of the Rip Van Winkle legend, this captivating story takes place on the Hudson River near Kingston, and is the 1990s return of Henry Hudson to the replica Half Moon, and the treasure he seeks. 54pp P $9.95

_____The INDIANS OF NEW JERSEY Dickon Among the Lenapes
M.R. Harrington. The lore and legends, the everyday lifestyle of the Lenapes is presented here through the eyes of a fictional, shipwrecked English boy - Dickon. (See also "The Iroquois Trail," the further adventures of Dickon.) with b&w illus, an introduction and a glossary of the Lenape language. Two great (for 10yr-14yr olds) adventure stories filled with accurate Indian Lore. 352 pages 6x9 $12.95

_____The Land of Rip Van Winkle Catskill Legends and Traditions
A.E.P. Searing. In 1884 Mrs. A. E. P. Searing, wife of the secretary of the Overlook Mountain House Company, issued a very handsome book entitled The Land of Rip Van Winkle. This highly original work wove the threads of old legends into new stories which better reflected the spirit of the region and its fabled hotels. The true accounts of various Indian captivities with the subsequent torture and removal to Canada of the survivors are surprising in this work of fiction, but good accounts nevertheless. Mrs. Searing's tales-as unabashedly refashioned as they are-still hold a fascination and charm for devotees of Catskill lore and, indeed, for the general reading public. For that reason we reissue her book with the sure knowledge that it will both inform and delight. 9x11 147 pages b&w illus Hardcover $27.50

_____LEGENDS AND POEMS OF THE HUDSON
Anon. A reprint of the 1868 collection of writings about the Hudson River, this little gem is filled with fascinating Indian, Dutch and Revolutionary War stories and poems. 88pp P $8.95

_____THE LOST GOLD MINE OF THE HUDSON
Coffin, Tristram. A reprint of the 1915 variation of the famous Hudson Valley myth(?) placing the lost, found and lost again treasure in the Hudson Highlands. Fuel for countless treasure hunts and dreams of riches, this is still a delightful read. 64pp P $5.95

_____RIP VAN WINKLE in verse
James Pitcher (after Washington Irving) A retelling of the famous legend, only this time in the form of a poem. A beautiful 4 color cover compliments this interpretation. The only thing this lacks is illustrations. 33pp P $5.95

_____SPOOKS OF THE VALLEY
Jones, Louis A recounting of the regions most famous ghost stories by the well known New York State Historian within a tale of two boys and a ghost's search for Captain Kidd's treasure. My favorite book when I was growing up. illus 112pp P $11.95

_____TEACUP TALES Folklore of the Hudson Valley
Hommell, Pauline. A delightful blend of fact and fiction, legend and history that author Carl Carmer (THE HUDSON) calls "a significant contribution to the local history of the Hudson Valley." 112pp P $11.95

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Thomas Locker Beautifully illustrated childern's books - each with many full page paintings depicting the facing page's text. Sold as available - inquire about these and others


• HARDCOVER

  Between Earth and Sky
  Code: BEA01
  Price: $16.00
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - 10 Native American legends tell of the majesty and miracle of our land Sold as available - inquire about these and others. 11x9
  
  Sailing With the Wind
  Code: SWT02
  Price: $15.00
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - A girl's sail down the river to the ocean and back home in her uncle's boat 8.5x11
  
  Sky Tree
  Code: ST02
  Price: $16.95
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - A gentle science lesson with the same tree in all seasons and weather 8x10
  
  The Young Artist
  Code: TYA01
  Price: $15.89
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - The lesson of a young Dutch artist's command to only paint beauty and his ingenious solution. 10.5x8.5
  
  Water Dance
  Code: WD01
  Price: $16.00
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - Poems and drawings of water in all its forms, with 2 pages of scientific facts about water. Similar to Sky Tree in its educational nature. 11x9
  
  Home
  Code: HOME01
  Price: $16.00
  Beautifully illustrated children's book - Excerpts from famous authors about homes throughout America compliment the illustrations 11x9
  
  In Blue Mountains
  Code: IBM01
  Price: $18.00
  As usual - this well-known children's book illustrator delivers a beautiful collector's item on Catskill Mountain history. Subtitled: An Artist's Return to America's First Wilderness, Thomas Locker rediscovers the Kaaterskill Clove scenes immortalized by the Hudson River School of painters centuries before. Includes a map to guide one along the same path of enlightenment, and 2 pages of questions frequently asked by young readers. 11x9

   

• PAPER

  Where The River Begins $6.99
  The Young Artist $6.99
  Family Farm $6.99
  The Mare On The Hill $6.99
  Rip Van Winkle $6.99
  Sailing With The Wind $6.99
  Snow Toward Evening $6.99
  Thirteen Moons on Turtles Back 8x10  paper $6.99  --  13 (one for each lunar month) Native American stories
  The Land of Gray Wolf 10.5x8.5 paper $6.99 The struggle of a Native American tribe
  The Earth Under Sky Bear 8x10  paper $6.99   --   14 Poems after different Native American tribe's stories

  THE A TO Z BUS TOUR OF BUFFALO (and Beyond)
  Code: TAT01
  Price: $3.50
  From the landmarks in downtown to the raging rapids of the mighty Niagara, a first-ever children's coloring book tour of Buffalo. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  Treasure Tales of the Shawangunk Mountains
  Code: TTO03
  Price: $12.95
  Although no one knows exactly why, numerous legends of lost treasure have been woven into the historical fabric of the Shawangunk region. The author delftly weaves new tales told to him by old mountain people, many never appearing in print before, with the tales from his original publication to produce this fascinating and unusual reprint. The colorful past of this mountain region lives again in this unique collection of legends and folktails. 5.5x8.5
  
  Teacup Tales - Folklore of Hudson Valley
  Code: TT01
  Price: $11.95
  A delightful blend of fact and fiction, legend and history that author Carl Carmer (THE HUDSON) calls a significant contribution to the local history of the Hudson Valley.
  
  The Lost Gold Mine of the Hudson
  Code: TLG01
  Price: $5.95
  A reprint of the 1915 variation of the famous Hudson Valley myth(?) placing the lost, found and lost again treasure in the Hudson Highlands. Fuel for countless treasure hunts and dreams of riches, this is still a delightful read for children of all ages.
  
  SPOOKS OF THE VALLEY
  Code: SOT01
  Price: $11.95
  A recounting of the regions most famous ghost stories by the well known New York State Historian within a tale of two boys and a ghost's search for Captain Kidd's treasure.
  
  Rip Van Winkle in verse
  Code: RVW01
  Price: $5.95
  (after Washington Irving) A retelling of the famous legend, only this time in the form of a poem. A beautiful 4 color cover compliments this interpretation. The only thing this lacks is illustrations.
  
  Gunther Van Winkle & Half Moon
  Code: GVW01
  Price: $9.95
  A beautifully illustrated extension of the Rip Van Winkle legend, this captivating story takes place on the Hudson River near Kingston, and is the 1990s return of Henry Hudson to the replica Half Moon, and the treasure he seeks.
  
  The Land of Rip Van Winkle Catskill Legends and Traditions
  Code: TLO06
  Price: $27.50
  In 1884 Mrs. A. E. P. Searing, wife of the secretary of the Overlook Mountain House Company, issued a very handsome book entitled The Land of Rip Van Winkle. This highly original work wove the threads of old legends into new stories which better reflected the spirit of the region and its fabled hotels. The true accounts of various Indian captivities with the subsequent torture and removal to Canada of the survivors are surprising in this work of fiction, but good accounts nevertheless. Mrs. Searing's tales-as unabashedly refashioned as they are-still hold a fascination and charm for devotees of Catskill lore and, indeed, for the general reading public. For that reason we reissue her book with the sure knowledge that it will both inform and delight. 9x11
  
  Ghosts of Rockland County
  Code: GOR01
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 22 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley county of Rockland. 5.5x8.5 74 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley
  Code: HHV01
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 62 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  The Hero of Ticonderoga - juvenile fiction
  Code: THO02
  Price: $16.99
  by Gail Gauthier. An hilarious tale of school friends, teachers and students, as the awkward teen, Therese, deals with mad dogs, school crushes, oral reports and Ethan Allen, who she thinks of as a boring dead guy.
  
  Chautauqua Ghosts
  Code: CG02
  Price: $7.95
  By Paul Leone. Eight stories of the supernatural that draw heavily on the local history of this western New York county. 5.5x8.5 78 pages b&w map Paperback
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley Vol II
  Code: HHV02
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 59 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley Vol III
  Code: HHV03
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 62 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Shadows of the Western Door
  Code: SOT10
  Price: $12.95
  By Mason Winfield. A supernatural survey of the haunted sites and ancient mysteries of Upstate/Western New York. All the things that went bump-in-the-night and then some! A bizarre and edgy look at the unknown - not for young readers. 6x9 198 pages maps photos and decorations Paper
  
  The Niagara River
  Code: TNR02
  Price: $8.95
  By Melissa Whitcraft. A juvenile guide to the short, (35 miles long) but powerful Mighty Niagara, that explores its history, geographic features and environment. 8x9.5 63 pages full-color illus Paper
  
  Spirits of the Great Hill
  Code: SOT12
  Price: $13.95
  By Mason Winfield. Subtitled: More Haunted Sites and Ancient Mysteries of Upstate New York, this is the author's sequel to his very popular, Shadows of the Western Door. Here he picks up where he left off, adding new material to the subjects included Shadows as-well-as providing whole new explorations of hauntings and sitings in Western New York. 6x9 160 pages with some b&w illus. Paper
  

• THE A TO Z BUS TOUR OF BUFFALO (and Beyond)
  Code: TAT01
  Price: $3.50
  From the landmarks in downtown to the raging rapids of the mighty Niagara, a first-ever children's coloring book tour of Buffalo. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  Eleanor Roosevelt First Lady of the World (children)
  Code: ER01
  Price: $4.99
  (Puffin ages 7-10) One of the Women of our Time series of juvenile biographies, this moving portrayal takes you from her imperfect childhood and shows how her lifelong energy, ambition and warmth made her one of the most influential and beloved women in the world. 5x8
  
  Bully For You Teddy Roosevelt (children)
  Code: BFY01
  Price: $5.99
  Illustrations by Mike Wimmer. (Ages 10-14) Full of action and drive, this colorful President has never been portrayed with more beguiling wit, precision and honesty. From National Parks to teddy bears, evidence of Roosevelt's influence on America is all around. 5x8
  
  Eleanor Roosevelt A Life of Discovery (young adult)
  Code: ERA01
  Price: $10.95
  In this photobiography equal to its subject, young readers will find inspiration, hope and guidance in the life of this outstanding woman. The sensitive text and many black and white photographs create a wide-ranging and honest portrait of this admirable and courageous woman. 7.5x10
  
  CECIL'S GREAT NORTHERN ADVENTURE
  Code: CGN01
  Price: $5.00
  A busy book for youngsters about the Adirondacks. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  The COOL PARENTS GUIDE TO ALL NEW YORK
  Code: TCP01
  Price: $12.95
  Discover the off-beat and familial excursions and activities in and around New York City that your children will love and you won't think are too bad either! 5x7
  
  THE LOON SPIRIT
  Code: TLS01
  Price: $11.95
  A new legend written for children in a lore-style with beautiful illustrations. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  MY LITTLE BOOK OF WOOD DUCKS
  Code: MLB01
  Price: $6.95
  A charming story with delightful illustrations that present the natural life cycle of wood ducks. 8-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  LEGENDARY NORTHWOODS ANIMALS
  Code: LNA01
  Price: $16.95
  A bevy of bizzare creatures native to the North Country. These animals are rarely seen and have never been photographed. 10-1/2 x 9
  
  MONSTERS OF THE NORTH WOODS
  Code: MOT07
  Price: $12.95
  Four upstate New York researchers have compiled a book of Bigfoot sightings primarily in the Adirondacks. It documents nearly 140 reports from Indian lore to present day sightings and includes eyewitness accounts of the existence of a large, hairy, 7 to 8-foot tall ape-like creature. Witnesses included police officers, farmers and prominent business people. 6 x 9
  
  NYS Folktales, Legends and Ballads
  Code: NYS01
  Price: $9.95
  A new reprint of the well-known 1939 BODY, BOOTS & BRITCHES. Perhaps the most complete collection of folklore having to do with New York State.
  
  CAVES FOR KIDS IN NY
  Code: CFK01
  Price: $10.00
  Travel guide and legends of 19 caves in New York safe for kids.
  
  Teacup Tales - Folklore of Hudson Valley
  Code: TT01
  Price: $11.95
  A delightful blend of fact and fiction, legend and history that author Carl Carmer (THE HUDSON) calls a significant contribution to the local history of the Hudson Valley.
  
  The Lost Gold Mine of the Hudson
  Code: TLG01
  Price: $5.95
  A reprint of the 1915 variation of the famous Hudson Valley myth(?) placing the lost, found and lost again treasure in the Hudson Highlands. Fuel for countless treasure hunts and dreams of riches, this is still a delightful read for children of all ages.
  
  THE OLD EAGLE-NESTER
  Code: TOE01
  Price: $13.95
  A collection of lost legends of the Catskills - family stories told with warmth and personal feeling. Beautifully illustrated by Sara Minaudo.
  
  SPOOKS OF THE VALLEY
  Code: SOT01
  Price: $11.95
  A recounting of the regions most famous ghost stories by the well known New York State Historian within a tale of two boys and a ghost's search for Captain Kidd's treasure.
  
  Rip Van Winkle in verse
  Code: RVW01
  Price: $5.95
  (after Washington Irving) A retelling of the famous legend, only this time in the form of a poem. A beautiful 4 color cover compliments this interpretation. The only thing this lacks is illustrations.
  
  Gunther Van Winkle & Half Moon
  Code: GVW01
  Price: $9.95
  A beautifully illustrated extension of the Rip Van Winkle legend, this captivating story takes place on the Hudson River near Kingston, and is the 1990s return of Henry Hudson to the replica Half Moon, and the treasure he seeks.
  
  Rip Van Winkle (Wyeth Illustrations)
  Code: RVW02
  Price: $9.00
  Washington Irving's classic with the equally classic drawings by N.C.Wyeth
  
  I Walked the Road Again
  Code: IWT01
  Price: $14.50
  Evers with a preface by Pete Seeger. Authentic, and often eccentric, these great stories from the early years of the NY Folklore Quarterly collected for new generations to enjoy. A treasure-trove of articles!
  
  Tall Tales of the Catskills
  Code: TTO02
  Price: $11.95
  By Frank Du Mond. Back in print! The author's grandfather enjoyed stretching the truth and embellishing what were already some pretty fantastical stories. This is his collection of Tall Tales relating to the curious creatures and phenomena of the Catskills, both real and imaginary. The warm narrative thread connecting the stories is the author's reminiscences of life in the Catskills in the early part of the 20th century. 6x9 179 pages b&w illus Paper
  
  Voyage of the Halfmoon
  Code: VOT01
  Price: $12.95
  Young John Hudson, Henry's son, and his adventures with his father on the exploration of the Hudson River. With map boards. 6X9
  
  Sojourner Truth Ain't I a Woman?
  Code: STA01
  Price: $4.50
  From the birth in 1797 of the Ulster County slave Isabella, through her freedom in 1827 (when she chose the name Sojourner Truth), to her death in 1883, she remained an activist for the rights of blacks and women. A Scholastic Biography.
  
  Three Eyes on the Past
  Code: TEO01
  Price: $16.95
  A material, historical and cultural look at the past, the fourteen articles collected here reflect historian Jones' love of New York State, as he explores the landscape, preservation, folk art, folk medicine, ghosts (he also wrote Spooks of the Valley) werewolves, the devil, and murder.
  
  The Amazing Impossible Erie canal
  Code: TAI01
  Price: $16.00
  Part of a young readers series. This well-known watercolorist copiously annoted her beautiful and colorful illustrations to provide a wealth of information about how the canal was built, how locks work, and where the canal route was. . . .a thoroughly delightful addition to your canal library. AND - not just for the youngsters! 9x12      Paper available $6.99
  
  HOOP SNAKES, etc NOW - ADIRONDACK TALL TALES
  Code: HSH01
  Price: $10.95
  A reprint of Joe Bruchac's book of tall tales formerly called Hoop Snakes, Hide Behinds, and Side Hill Winders. In the grand tradition of Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, these are American fotktales for everyone's enjoyment and amusement. Outrageous events pile up faster than mosquitoes can carry off cows! Joe Bruchac is a charter member of the Adirondack Liars Club and this charming collection of tall tales is a testimony to his talent as a writer and storyteller. 6 x 9 - - Illus. - Paper - Price Not Set - ISBN
  
  THE SADDLEBAG PATRIOT
  Code: TSP01
  Price: $14.95
  Lt. Tuckster B. Underfoot (a cat) advised and scouted for Benedict Arnold. A charming children's tale. 8-1/2 x
  
  CHAMP: Beyond the Legend
  Code: CBT03P
  Price: $12.95
  Search for Champ, Nessie, Morag, Sea Serpents, and other aquatic monsters. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  I ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH
  Code: IAT01
  Price: $9.95
  Nine tall tales from Stories of the Adirondack Liar's Club. 5-1/2 x 9
  
  MONSTER WRECKS OF LOCK NESS AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN
  Code: MWO01
  Price: $8.95
  Ghostly apparitions, mini-monsters, and other tantalizing challenges. 6 x 9
  
  NORTH COUNTRY TALES, TRUTHS AND TRIVIA
  Code: NCT01
  Price: $12.95
  A collection of true stories, folklore, and a bit of trivia about North Country animals, places and things. 5-1/2x 8-1/2
  
  YOUNG VOICES OF THE ADIRONDACKS
  Code: YVO01
  Price: $10.95
  A delightful collection of amazingly fine writing by dozens of north country children who have produced the works simply and naturally, on their own time and, for the most part, outside any classroom. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  FOLK ARTS PROGRAMMING IN NEW YORK STATE
  Code: FAP01
  Price: $9.95
  This book is written for curators, administrators, educators and folklorists. 8-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  THE GROANING TREE
  Code: TGT01
  Price: $9.95
  The stories in this delightful volume will entertain you. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  THE EERIE CANAL
  Code: TEC04
  Price: $9.95
  A mystery adventure novel about life on the Erie Canal. The young adult reader will enjoy this suspenseful story. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  ABBY'S SEARCH FOR COOPER
  Code: ASF01
  Price: $12.00
  This delightful adventure has a gentle golden retriever as its title character. We follow Abby through her regular excursions to Cooperstown with her family and the many enjoyable experiences that they have on these trips. They visit the lake, the picnic area, they walk through town and by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Abby hopes to meet a friend of her own. She finally meets her Cooper, a handsome yellow Labrador. Charming illustrations by Haylea Young add to the fun of this story. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  THE ADIRONDACK ALPHABET BOOK
  Code: TAA01
  Price: $7.50
  A delightful book from Adirondack artist Sheri Amsel featuring Adirondack flora and fauna-a great way to introduce youngsters to nature and the alphabet at the same time. The artist's furry creation, Cecil, is hidden throughout the book for the young reader to find. 8-1/2 x 11
  
  ADIRONDACK FAIRY TALES
  Code: AFT01
  Price: $12.50
  These Read-Aloud stories for your favorite child bring the animals of the Adirondacks to life. The seven different tales have main characters such as Buffy the snowshoe rabbit, Marshmallow the bear, Bob the chipmunk and Dudley the duck. Each story takes us through a charming woodland adventure. These lively characters are sure to entertain the young and the young at heart. A pleasurable way to spend time reading to and with the kids. 6x9
  
  GHOSTS ALONG THE ERIE
  Code: GAT01
  Price: $14.95
  Whenever Mary Ann writes a ghost story that is not quite right, psychic things start happening around her. Her typewriter refuses to work, letters disappear from the paper, and important chapters are missing from her desk. This second collection of Erie Canal ghost stories from Mary Ann Johnson has helped preserve these legends for generations to come. Towns along the Erie have always had more than their share of ghosts and Johnson has a knack for sharing these with the reader. Adults and children will enjoy these chilling tales. 6 x 9
  
  The Ghosts of Port Byron
  Code: TGO01
  Price: $9.95
  Tales of ghosts, goblins and poltergeists told by or about the people who live or have lived in or near that Erie Canal community. Many of the stories have to do with the canal itself which is only right for a people so intimately connected with the Erie. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  Stories of St. Nicholas
  Code: SOS01
  Price: $19.95
  This contemporary of Washington Irving was known for his stories depicting traditional Dutch mores and language and his preservation of the old ways. 1995
  
  Things That Go Bump in the Night
  Code: TTG01
  Price: $17.95
  From the outstanding authority on ghostlore comes the finest and most comprehensive book of ghost stories available on New York State, and by far the most entertaining. From colonial to contemporary, and cities to forests, this collection (barely) contains more than 200 tales of restless NY spirits. 5.5x8.5 1983
  
  Bert Breen's Barn
  Code: BBB02
  Price: $19.95
  Winner of the 1975 National Book Award for children's literature Tom's journey from rags to self-respect is deeply satisfying; and the descriptions of the team raising and Tom's and Polly Ann's secret midnight trip to dig up the money are vivid and exciting. The Horn Book What holds readers' interest throughout is Tom's development into a responsible adult, the detailed descriptions of country life at the turn of the century, and the actual construction of the bam. School Library Journal
  
  CHAMP: Beyond the Legend
  Code: CBT03H
  Price: $16.96
  Search for Champ, Nessie, Morag, Sea Serpents, and other aquatic monsters. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  
  The Pine Bush Coloring Book
  Code: TPB01
  Price: $5.00
  16 pages for coloring. Includes pictures of the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, the only federally endangered butterfly in New York State. 8 1/2 x 11 Pine Bush Historic Preservation Project. 16 pages, 1979
  
  ADIRONDACK MUSEUM COLORING BOOK
  Code: AMC01
  Price: $2.95
  A fun coloring book that combines Adirondack history with museum exhibits. 11 x 8.5 
  
• ADIRONDACK ALPHABET BOOK
  Code: AAB01
  Price: $7.50
  A delightful book from Adirondack artist Sheri Amsel featuring Adirondack flora and fauna - a great way to introduce youngsters to nature and the alphabet at the same time. The artist's furry creation, Cecil, is hidden throughout the book for the young reader to find. 8.5 x 11
  
  ADIRONDACK COUNTING BOOK
  Code: ACB02
  Price: $7.50
  Youngsters will delight in counting the forty-six High Peaks with illustrator Sheri Amsel's assortment of wildlife including rowdy raccoons, idle insects and nibbling newts. Both educational and entertaining, children will have fun finding Cecil A. Mouse and his hiking gear hidden throughout the book. 8.5 x 11 
  
  The Land of Rip Van Winkle Catskill Legends and Traditions
  Code: TLO06
  Price: $27.50
  In 1884 Mrs. A. E. P. Searing, wife of the secretary of the Overlook Mountain House Company, issued a very handsome book entitled The Land of Rip Van Winkle. This highly original work wove the threads of old legends into new stories which better reflected the spirit of the region and its fabled hotels. The true accounts of various Indian captivities with the subsequent torture and removal to Canada of the survivors are surprising in this work of fiction, but good accounts nevertheless. Mrs. Searing's tales-as unabashedly refashioned as they are-still hold a fascination and charm for devotees of Catskill lore and, indeed, for the general reading public. For that reason we reissue her book with the sure knowledge that it will both inform and delight. 9x11
  
  SOFT SHOULDERS
  Code: SS01
  Price: $0.00
  A lovely children's story. of three girls who find out about friendship and survival during an Adirondack snowstorm. 
  
  SIX FOOT MAN EATIN' CHICKEN: Adirondack Tales
  Code: SFM01
  Price: $14.95
  A collection of tales (true and otherwise) that rural upstate New Yorkers have told folklorist Vaughn Ward. 6 1/4 x 8 1/2
  
  SLEEPING IN A SACK
  Code: SIA01
  Price: $10.00
  A fun book of camping activities for kids.
  
  Life on the D&H Canal
  Code: LOT05
  Price: $2.95
  An educational coloring book - each of the 23 drawings have factual and interesting canal information. Plus there is a one page history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
  
  SITES & SCENES OF NEW YORK STATE COLORING BOOK
  Code: S&S01
  Price: $4.00
  A fun and educational tour of New York State. 8 1/2 x 11
  
  LAKE ONTARIO
  Code: LO01
  Price: $6.95
  Factual book to help children discover Lake Ontario. Reading level grade 2-4. 7 1/4 x 8 1/2
  
  NEW YORK From Sea to Shining Sea
  Code: NYF01
  Price: $7.95
  A young reader's look at the history, geography, people, landmarks, historic sites and natural wonders of New York State. For reading level grades 3-5. 8 x 9 1/4
  
  NEW YORK CITY'S CENTRAL PARK COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK
  Code: NYC04
  Price: $4.95
  An educational and fun activity book for children. 8 1/2 x 11
  
  Gettysburg (juvenile literature ages 9-13)
  Code: G02
  Price: $5.99
  From Landmark Books, one of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children's book series ever published, a vivid account of this key battle in the Civil War adapted from MacKinlay Kantor's classic. 5x7.5
  
  The Winter At Valley Forge Survival and Victory (juvenile literature ages 9-13)
  Code: TWA02
  Price: $3.95
  Part of the Adventures in Colonial America series, featuring finely detailed line drawings and the exciting Revolutionary War history of the soldier's hardships at Valley Forge. 8.5x9
  
  Long Island Nature Preserves Coloring Book
  Code: LIN01
  Price: $2.95
  A Dover coloring book with 39 pages to color, each with a paragraph or two explaining the nature and location of the picture. 8x11 41 pages index of preserves, common, and scientific names of the plants and animals.
  
  The Story of the Statue of Liberty (juvenile literature ages 7-10)
  Code: TSO02
  Price: $5.95
  Here is the fascinating and comprehensive history of this beloved American Landmark - from French scuptor Frederic Bartholdi's first sketch to the final unveiling celebration in 1886. 9x11
  
  The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal
  Code: TAI01P
  Price: $6.99
  Part of a young readers series. This well-known watercolorist copiously annoted her beautiful and colorful illustrations to provide a wealth of information about how the canal was built, how locks work, and where the canal route was. . . .a thoroughly delightful addition to your canal library. AND - not just for the youngsters! 8x11
  
  DARINKA: The Little Artist Deer
  Code: DTL01
  Price: $12.95
  A charming children's story about a talented young artist deer and its adventures in New York City.
  
  IT'S WESLEY! The Adirondack Guide
  Code: IWT02
  Price: $14.95
  An old Adirondack guide is reincarnated as a praying mantis and continues to help guide the visitors to his area. A children's adventure story.
  
  From Sea To Shining Sea - New York
  Code: FST01
  Price: $7.95
  Great children's book on New York State history with full color illustrations
  
  ADVENTURES FROM THE PAST: TRUE STORIES OF CHILDREN WHO LIVED LONG AGO IN ORANGE-TOWN
  Code: AFT02
  Price: $9.00
  Exciting adventures and daily life of five children who grew up during different times of Rockland County history, 1643- 1884. Intended for ages 9-12 but enjoyable reading for older folks, too. 1997
  
  The Hudson River
  Code: THR12
  Price: $8.95
  Take a journey along the Hudson River from its source in the Adirondack Mountains to Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way learn about the history of the river, interesting facts about river towns, and how the Hudson affected the history of the United States. Classified as Juvenile Literature and perfect for grade school students - with maps, color photos and a glossary. 8x9
  
  Cub Scouts Climb the Tower: Hunter Mountain, 1963
  Code: CSC01
  Price: $6.00
  This popular local author's seventh book takes young readers on a two-day Cub Scout hike to the Hunter Mountain fire tower. The cubs’ night in a lean-to part way up the mountain is shattered by a frightful thunderstorm. The next day they reach the summit and meet Casey, who staffs the tower and watches for forest fires. It is based on a true story. 5.5 x 8.5
  
  SEA MONSTERS, LOVE STORIES, AND LIES
  Code: SML01
  Price: $12.95
  A collection of interesting Adirondack tidbits. 5˝ x 8˝
  
  THE WITCH OF MAD DOG HILL And Other Strange Stories of the Sacandaga Valley
  Code: TWO02
  Price: $14.95
  Encounter the darker side of the supernatural from the lost valley of the Sacandaga. These are the tales written by a man who can recognize the darkness, but always celebrates the light, without ever losing his sense of humor in the process. 5˝ x 9
  
  Revolutionary Medicine 1700-1800, 2nd
  Code: ILH01
  Price: $14.95
  The American Revolution led medicine out of the Dark Ages. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  The New England Indians, 2nd Edition
  Code: ILH03
  Price: $16.95
  Reconstructs how they lived from the artifacts left behind. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Woodland Indians
  Code: ILH04
  Price: $16.95
  Explores the life and times of the earliest Americans. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Indian Handcrafts
  Code: ILH05
  Price: $16.95
  How to Craft Dozens of Practical Objects Using Traditional Indian Techniques. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Pirates & Patriots of the Revolution
  Code: ILH06
  Price: $14.95
  An illustrated encyclopedia of Colonial Seamanship. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  The Revolutionary Soldier: 1775-1783
  Code: ILH07
  Price: $14.95
  An illustrated Sourcebook of Authentic Details about Everyday Life for Revolutionary War Soldiers. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Homebuilding and Woodworking in Colonial America
  Code: ILH08
  Price: $15.95
  An Illustrated Sourcebook of Practical Techniques Used by the Colonists. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Civil War Medicine
  Code: ILH09
  Price: $14.95
  Experience the Civil War through the eyes of its physicans and wounded. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  New York Fun Facts and Games
  Code: NYF04
  Price: $5.95
  Scrambled words, coloring activities, secret codes, connect-the-dots, mazes - all make learning the fact on each page fun! 8.5x11
  
  The Great Unknown
  Code: TGO03
  Price: $16.00
  200 years ago farmers discovered giant bones of a mysterious creature, unlike those of any animal ever seen, buried in the deep peat bogs of New York's Hudson Valley. They called this behemoth The Great Unknown. Charles Willson Peale's attempts to recover and assemble the fossilized bones helped scientists to identify the Mastodon, and prove, for the first time, that animals could become extinct. This is an illustrated history. It looks as if a child would enjoy it for the pictures, and any adult would enjoy it for the text. 9x11
  
  THE TRUE STORY OF FALA - Juvenile
  Code: TTS01H
  Price: $22.00
  Miss Suckley gave Fala, a black Scottish terrier, to her cousin F. D. Roosevelt in 1940. Fala was trained at Wilderstein, in Dutchess County New York, before he took up residence at The White House, and he returned there when President Roosevelt traveled. The delightful photos and drawings help to tell the story of America's First Dog of the White House. 6x9
  
  THE TRUE STORY OF FALA - Juvenile
  Code: TTS01P
  Price: $10.95
  Miss Suckley gave Fala, a black Scottish terrier, to her cousin F. D. Roosevelt in 1940. Fala was trained at Wilderstein, in Dutchess County New York, before he took up residence at The White House, and he returned there when President Roosevelt traveled. The delightful photos and drawings help to tell the story of America's First Dog of the White House. 6x9
  
  Children of the Longhouse - juvenile fiction
  Code: CIT06
  Price: $4.99
  An eleven year old Mohawk boy and his twin sister must make peace with a gang of older boys in their village during the late 1400s. Offers an in-depth look at Native American life centuries ago. 5x8
  
  Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories
  Code: RVW05
  Price: $4.99
  A Puffin Classic, the Essential Washington Irving - also includes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Spectre Bridegroom, Pride of the Village, and Mountjoy. 5x8
  
  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  Code: TLO05
  Price: $9.95
  The classic tale in its original form - plus with 13 full (glossy) page color illustrations by Michael Garland. 8x10 62 pages
  
  Swine Rescue 1-1 True Stories About Life in an Animal Sanctuary
  Code: RS101
  Price: $9.95
  These hilarious tales of mud, mirth and mayhem at Misty Valley Farm, in Spencer, NY, a sanctuary for abandoned, abused and forgotten animals, was written for elementary and middle-school children but appeals to everyone - and belongs in the home of every animal lover. 6x9
  
  Native American Games and Stories
  Code: NAG02
  Price: $12.95
  James and Joseph Bruchac. This well-known father/son team of Native American storytellers collaborate here to provide explanations for, and instruction in, the games the Indians played. With illustrations by Kayeri Akweks. 7x9 87 pages, index, biblio Paper
  
  Ghosts of Rockland County
  Code: GOR01
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 22 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley county of Rockland. 5.5x8.5 74 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley
  Code: HHV01
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 62 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Adirondack Ghosts
  Code: AG02
  Price: $7.95
  by Lynda Lee Macken. Stories of Spirits in New York State's North Country.
  
  The Hero of Ticonderoga - juvenile fiction
  Code: THO02
  Price: $16.99
  by Gail Gauthier. An hilarious tale of school friends, teachers and students, as the awkward teen, Therese, deals with mad dogs, school crushes, oral reports and Ethan Allen, who she thinks of as a boring dead guy.
  
  Chautauqua Ghosts
  Code: CG02
  Price: $7.95
  by Paul Leone. Eight stories of the supernatural that draw heavily on the local history of this western New York county. 5.5x8.5 78 pages b&w map Paperback
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley Vol II
  Code: HHV02
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 59 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  Haunted Hudson Valley Vol III
  Code: HHV03
  Price: $7.00
  By Linda Zimmerman. Illustrated by Gordon Bond. 17 little tales of the supernatural - true stories of hauntings and ghostly apparitions - in the Hudson Valley. 5.5x8.5 62 pages b&w illus Stapled booklet
  
  The Elves of Loch Fada - young adult fiction
  Code: TEO03P
  Price: $17.95
  Magic and scorcery in an enchanted land. This is a tale reminiscent of Tolkein and praised by Hary Potter fans, with quotes almost too good to be true! Well, this book may deliver - with equal doses of courage, honor, valor, humor and good clean fun. You'll never see the Adirondacks in the same light again, but you'll probably want too! 6x9 242 pages Paperback
  
  Shadows of the Western Door
  Code: SOT10
  Price: $12.95
  By Mason Winfield. A supernatural survey of the haunted sites and ancient mysteries of Upstate/Western New York. All the things that went bump-in-the-night and then some! A bizarre and edgy look at the unknown - not for young readers. 6x9 198 pages maps photos and decorations Paper
  
  St Lawrence Seaway
  Code: SLS01
  Price: $6.95
  By Ann Armbruster. A juvenile guide to the great seaway, complete with large type and many pictures. The first book a child reads on the subject. 7x8.5 48 pages full-color illus Paper
  
  The Niagara River
  Code: TNR02
  Price: $8.95
  By Melissa Whitcraft. A juvenile guide to the short, (35 miles long) but powerful Mighty Niagara, that explores its history, geographic features and environment. 8x9.5 63 pages full-color illus Paper
  
  More Fun With Nature
  Code: MFW01
  Price: $16.95
  By Diane L. Burns. More from the makers of the Take-Along Guide series for young readers. A new compilation of 5 of the handy and colorful guides, which are individually available as $6.95 paperbacks, reproduced here for $16.95. Includes: Berries, Birds, Rocks, Seashells, and Wildflowers. 9x9 224 pages full color Hardcover
  
  Spirits of the Great Hill
  Code: SOT12
  Price: $13.95
  By Mason Winfield. Subtitled: More Haunted Sites and Ancient Mysteries of Upstate New York, this is the author's sequel to his very popular, Shadows of the Western Door. Here he picks up where he left off, adding new material to the subjects included Shadows as-well-as providing whole new explorations of hauntings and sitings in Western New York. 6x9 160 pages with some b&w illus. Paper
  
  Early Explorers of North America
  Code: ILH10
  Price: $14.95
  By C. Keith Wilbur, MD. An Illustrated Sourcebook of Practical Techniques Used by the Colonists. The Illustrated Living History Series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers (and adults too!) have fun discovering America’s earliest history and development. All titles in this series are written by C. Keith Wilbur, MD. 88-144 pp. 8˝ x 11, paper, with hand calligraphy text, illustrated with line drawings throughout.
  
  Bella's Saratoga Summer - juvenile
  Code: BSS01
  Price: $10.95
  By Jennifer Gordon Sattler. Bella the elephant is invited to summer in Saratoga Springs by her friend Lily Duck. In a series of comic and delightful full-page color illustrations, all of Saratoga's famous places: Yaddo, SPAC, Mineral Baths, Race Track, Farmer's Market, Congress Park, and the lake, are background for the duo's (mis)adventures. 8.5x11 30 pages Paper
  
  Niagara Falls - juvenile
  Code: NF02
  Price: $5.95
  By Sarah De Capua. A Read About Geography 1st book on the natural wonders of Niagara Falls. 6x7 32 pages color photos and large print, indexed Paper
  
  Haunted Northern New York
  Code: HNN01
  Price: $14.95
  By Cheri Revai. True, chilling stories of ghosts and spirits in the North Country. The haunted sites covered in this book range from centuries-old mansions to mobile homes, and even commercial establishments such as bars, diners and fraternity houses. The counties of Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence and Jefferson are included in this collection of spine-tingling accounts of the paranormal. 6x9 132 pages b&w photos Paper
  
  Walking With Henry
  Code: WWH01
  Price: $17.95
  By Thomas Locker. The latest from this collectible children's author has his beautifully rendered fullcolor landscapes facing brief text about a hike Thoreau may have taken. Includes a page of quotes from Thoreau's various writings. 11x9 32 pages Hardbound $17.95
  
  Ghost Investigator Vol I
  Code: GIV01
  Price: $14.95
  By Linda Zimmerman. Subtitled: Hauntings of the Hudson Valley, this is a compilation of her 4 volumes of true Haunted Hudson Valley books into one perfect bound trade paperback. 6x9 185 pages b&w photos Paper
  
  Ghost Investigator Vol II
  Code: GIV02
  Price: $9.95
  By Linda Zimmerman. Subtitled: From Gettysburg to Lizzie Borden, this collection of true hauntings continues her collection of accounts of regional ghosts. 6x9 102 pages b&w photos Paper
  
  Fireboat - The Heroic Adventures of the John P. Harvey
  Code: FTH01
  Price: $16.99
  By Maira Kalman. A children's book of the real life adventures of the John P. Harvey fire boat. After a long and illustrious service it was retired and slated to be scrapped until a group of people chipped it to refurbish it. It was more a tourist boat and museum than anything else, until it was pressed back into service to fight the World Trade Center fires on September 11th. With all the water mains broken, only with the help of this nearly forgotten fireboat did the fires get put out. A charming reminder of heroism and good fortune during a most difficult time. 10x10 36 pages full color Hardcover
  
  New York's Bravest
  Code: NYB01
  Price: $15.95
  By Mary Pope Osborne, with paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. A new retelling of the legendary folk hero Mose (Humphrey) - the fire-fightingest NYC firefighter ever. I grew up with tall tales of Mose in the same book as Paul Bunyan stories, and I always associated them with larger-than-life (Mose was 8 ft. tall) heros and role models. This beautifully illustrated edition is dedicated to the Firemen who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 9.5x12 32 pages full color Hardcover
  
  Rip Van Winkle (Moses Illus)
  Code: RVW08
  Price: $16.99
  By Washington Irving, with illustrations by Will Moses. The classic story, suitable to read aloud or for a young reader, beautifully illustrated in that delightful primitive style his great-grandmother (Grandma Moses) made so popular. 9x11 42 pages full color Hardcover $16.99