Books with author Barbara Kerley

Cousins Betsy and Jordan take vacations in crazy places. This summer they walk into the woods in Willow Creek, California, an area known for sightings of the ape-like creature called Bigfoot. At first the girls just hope to spot the monster or at least his footprints. But when they discover that two scary men are trying to track down and capture Bigfoot, they go to work to save him from the monster hunters. Middle grade readers who like fast-paced adventure, funny dialogue and interesting places will enjoy this second book of The Cryptid Vacation Adventure Series.

An Italian boy sips from a fountain in the town square. A hiker takes a refreshing drink from a mountain stream. Black-robed women in India stride gracefully through a field with brass water jugs balanced on their heads. Whether they squeeze it out of a burlap bag, haul it home from a communal tap, or get it out of their kitchen faucet, people all around the world are unified by their common need for water. Barbara Kerley brings home this point simply and eloquently in this beautiful and educational picture book that combines striking National Geographic photographs with a poetic text to show how people in various cultures use and conserve the world's most vital resource. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information. "From the Trade Paperback edition.""

The latest National Geographic Children's Books title by Barbara Kerley, "A Little Peace, " gives a richly evocative and thought-provoking view of the world our children will inherit. Wise words and moving images offer a unique and enriching experience for every young reader. According to author Barbara Kerley, "I believe that peace doesn't just rest in the hands of politicians and world leaders. We all have the power to make the world more peaceful." The book juxtaposes photographs from around the world with a simple, reflective message about our responsibilities for finding and keeping peace on the planet. Like the highly acclaimed titles "A Cool Drink of Water" and "You and Me Together, " this beautiful children's picture book features superb National Geographic images accompanied by a brief, poetic text on a subject of global importance. All the photography is reproduced in miniature at the back of the book with geographic, historic, and cultural context and details explained. A world map leads readers to the location of each image. "A Little Peace" offers a vital lesson for children everywhere. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information."