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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg( Book )

4 editions published between 1985 and 2005 in English and held by 5,060 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus

Grandfather's journey by Allen Say( Book )

1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 4,403 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries"

Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin( Book )

1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 4,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations

Black and white by David Macaulay( Book )

1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion

Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel by Virginia Lee Burton( Book )

5 editions published between 1939 and 1967 in English and held by 4,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After working together for many years, Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, are told that their services are no longer needed. Not one to give up easily, Mike proposes that he and Mary Anne will excavate the basement for the new town hall in only one day. The whole town gathers around the work site to see how this indomitable pair will fare in their race against time. The brightly colored, charming crayon drawings add to the cheerfulness of presentation. And, Mike Mulligan proves that, although dated, his steam shovel is still useful

Castle by David Macaulay( Book )

3 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in English and held by 3,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso

The American Heritage college dictionary( Book )

24 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in English and held by 3,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This new Fourth Edition of The American Heritage College Dictionary presents the very best that a college dictionary can offer. Every aspect of the Dictionary has been updated and revised. It bears the same hallmarks that have distinguished the American Heritage name for decades: an accessible and readable defining style, an attractive page design, and over 2,500 photographs and drawings that enhance the definitions and invite browsing."--Jacket

The way things work by David Macaulay( Book )

1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 3,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology

Cathedral : the story of its construction by David Macaulay( Book )

1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 3,589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell( Book )

1 edition published in 1960 in English and held by 3,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The gripping story of young Karana, who survives by herself for eighteen years on a deserted island off the California coast