From the blurb on the dust jacket:

The news that the first artificial satellite had been shot into orbit electrified the world. The announcement that the Russians had sent up a Sputnik containing a live dog was even more astonishing. Scientists are pushing so rapidly toward the frontiers of outer space that every new move makes the headlines.

“Rockets, Satellites and Space Travel” is a completely revised edition of an extremely popular book first published under the title of “Rockets, Jets, Guided Missiles and Space Ships.” For this new volume Editor Willy Ley has provided the latest information to bring the story up to date.

After a brief review of the colorful history of rockets and their uses in ancient and modern warfare, the book describes simply and graphically the most recent experiments in space travel, including the launching of artificial satellites. There is an explanation of projected designs for space ships and space stations, and a fascinating description of an eventual trip to the moon. In addition, the book discusses the exciting possibility of establishing observatories on the moon and undertaking longer flights to the planets nearest the earth.

Jack Coggins has provided spectacular illustrations – many in full color – depicting all phases of the text. And there are many diagrams and charts to add to the reader’s complete understanding.

“Should delight all . . . interplanetary pioneers,” said “The New York Times” of the original edition. “A concise and well-informed account . . . could hardly be bettered,” commented the “Journal of the British Interplanetary Society.”

[Note: Russia shot the first artificial satellite into orbit on October 4, 1957 and sent up a Sputnik containing a live dog, Laika, on November 3, 1957]

“Spacemen float in orbit above the Earth in self-propelled, airtight space suits.”

THE GOLDEN LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE

Factual Books for Young Readers.

Photographs and paintings in full color illustrate these scholarly, easy-to-read texts, prepared under the supervision of Dr. Herbert S. Zim, editor of the “Golden Nature Guides,” and authority on science education.

“Rockets launched from ships’ boats in attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 1814. Ladder slung from mast served as launching rack. Elevation was changed by raising or lowering ladder. A flint gunlock with a long lanyard touched off rocket fuse. Gunners wore leather jackets and hats as protection from blast.”

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there

Congreve rockets, designed by the British in 1804, were used in the attack on Fort McHenry.

The Minerva lands on the moon. “A trip to the moon with departing from an orbit around the earth, landing, and returning into such an orbit can be realized in the not-too-distant future. On the other hand, it will be a long time before a rocket can be launched from the surface of the earth with the intention of landing on the moon.” [Quoting from the text]

Perhaps bored by neuroanatomy, in later years this young lady moved on to bioengineering at Cornell University, where she is a rising sophomore.

“The Apollo Suit, as it has evolved, is really an integrated series of garments, several separate layers in all. The first layer is a liquid-cooled undergarment circulating cool water through small tubes in direct contact with the skin. The second layer is the pressure garment, or the actual suit assembly. Because the soft pressure garment tends to take a spherical shape when pressurized, a variety of over-sized joints are built to provide mobility. Covering the pressure suit is a micrometeoroid-protection garment composed of lightweight materials arranged to provide as much protection as a thin sheet of aluminum. Finally, there is a thermal over-garment composed of many thin layers of super-insulation with a white synthetic fabric as an outer layer.

“The Apollo Suit weights almost fifty pounds. The backpack, with its radio, medical-sensing devices, oxygen supply and ventilation, weighs another sixty-five pounds. You end up with a well-protected – and overloaded – space explorer.” [From the text]

Expedition to planet Mercury’s “Twilight Belt,” which separates the super-heated hemisphere that always faces the sun from the frozen hemisphere that always faces away. The Twilight Belt will have “liveable conditions, if only in the sense that it will not get too hot or too cold. From a station in this zone quick exploratory trips could be made to both hemispheres.” [Quoting from the text]

“It will not be necessary for the Minerva to land, that is, to touch the rock of Eros. If it orbits alongside Eros, a mile or so away, the distance can be bridged easily by men in space suits, using the suit rocket motors. A man standing on Eros will almost be able to jump back to his ship, needing his suit rocket motor only as take-off help and for braking at the other end.” [From the text]

NASA photo from the book “Keeping Up with The Astronauts 2” by Don Myrus (1963).

On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American in space during a suborbital flight aboard his Mercury capsule named Freedom 7. Three weeks later, based on the success of Shepard's brief flight, President John F. Kennedy committed the United States to achieving a lunar landing before the end of the decade.

(The U.S. put an astronaut on the moon on July 16, 1969, keeping President Kennedy's promise and winning the so-called "space race" with the Soviet Union.)

THE STATION IN SPACE

“As spherical space-station hurtles round Earth in its orbit, mechanics fuel-up rocket ship for return journey. Station would be rotated so that cradles and launching racks would be on shady side.”

“Rockets, Jets, Guided Missiles and Space Ships” was one of the most popular space books of the 1950s. It has black-and-white and color illustrations throughout illustrating chapters on the earliest rockets, the development of sophisticated rockets and jet aircraft, their uses in warfare, and American experiments since WWII and concluding with a look at the future of space travel.

"I was kept busy all day in the cave, packing the minted money into bread-bags."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

“Explorers on the moon will make artificial moonquakes. These quakes will produce shock waves similar to those of a natural earthquake.” [Quoting from the text]

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

“A shoal of interceptor rockets roars up toward an incoming earth-to-moon missile. Blinding flash over mountains in distance shows where a second missile has been successfully intercepted and destroyed.”

Missile defense on the Moon! Pray mankind doesn't spread this insanity into outer space.

From the back cover:

THE GOLDEN LIBRARY OF KNOWLEDGE

Factual Books for Young Readers.

Photographs and paintings in full color illustrate these scholarly, easy-to-read texts, prepared under the supervision of Dr. Herbert S. Zim, editor of the “Golden Nature Guides,” and authority on science education.

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

“BUILDING THE SPACE STATION. The station is nearly finished and only some metal plates and fixtures still have to be attached.”

Earth imagined as a big, green marble! Due to an algae bloom, I suppose.

"For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

The book is fully illustrated, features a nicely condensed history of the space program up to 1967, and comes in a 64-page softcover format. The “Science Service” was a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 by journalist E. W. Scripps and zoologist William Emerson Ritter. Its mission was to make scientific knowledge accessible to the public, especially young readers and educators. It later became known as Society for Science, which still publishes “Science News” today. It was deeply involved in promoting science literacy during the Cold War era, when public interest in space and technology surged.

The “Science Program” label on the book refers to a series of educational publications produced in collaboration with Science Service and commercial publishers like Nelson Doubleday. They were not strictly school textbooks, but they were designed to be classroom-friendly and were often used in school libraries, science clubs, and enrichment programs. Many were sold through mail-order book clubs, such as the Science Program Book Club, which offered affordable science books to families and educators.

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The opening paragraph of “Man in Space” is a glorious slice of Cold War-era space enthusiasm. Although exaggerated, it is emotionally honest to its time:

"OUR VAST NEW FRONTIER --All of us living today are witnesses to one of the greatest adventures of this or any other century. Hundreds of years from now historians will be looking back to the 1960s as the most thrilling age of exploration since Columbus led the way across the mysterious 'Ocean Sea' to the New World five centuries ago. This time the frontier is not the ocean, but space . . ."

For a science book aimed at sparking wonder, it’s a powerful opener. It sets the tone not just for factual content, but for a cultural moment when space was a canvas for hope and ambition. While the 1960s were thrilling, historians now view the space race as just one chapter in a much longer story of technological evolution, which includes the digital revolution, genomic mapping, or even deep sea discoveries.

"I said good-bye to mother and the cove."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

"Tapping up and down the road in a frenzy, and groping and calling for his comrades."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

“I have observed that he was a simple good-natured man; he was, moreover, a kind neighbor and an obedient henpecked husband. Indeed, to the latter circumstance might be owing that meekness of spirit which gained him such universal popularity; for those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad who are under the discipline of shrews at home. Their tempers, doubtless, are rendered pliant and malleable in the fiery furnace of domestic tribulation, and a curtain lecture is worth all the sermons in the world for teaching the virtues of patience and long-suffering. A termagant wife may, therefore, in some respects, be considered a tolerable blessing; and, if so, Rip Van Winkle was thrice blessed.”

Found at a flea market in Los Angeles, California

Grosset & Dunlap, founded in 1898 by Alexander Grosset and George T. Dunlap, was known for making books more affordable and widely accessible. They specialized in hardcover reprints, which is why many beloved classics—like Tarzan, Treasure Island, and movie novelizations such as King Kong, Dracula, and Frankenstein—were published under their imprint.

One of their most notable contributions was their photoplay editions, which featured stills from films alongside the novelization. These were especially popular in the early 20th century, allowing readers to relive cinematic experiences in book form. They also played a major role in publishing juvenile series books, including “Nancy Drew,” “The Hardy Boys,” “Tom Swift,” and “Cherry Ames,” thanks to their long partnership with the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

Interestingly, Grosset & Dunlap launched Bantam Books in 1945, helping to establish the paperback reprint market. Over time, they became part of Penguin Random House, but their legacy in making literature more accessible remains strong.

[Source: Wikipedia]

"To me he was unweariedly kind; and always glad to see me in the galley."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

Photo by United Press International from the book “Keeping Up with The Astronauts 2” by Don Myrus (1963).

AT LEFT: Four-stage chemical rocket space ship planned to carry an eight-man crew on a round trip to Mars. Center part of upper structure can be unhooked for “soft landing” on Mars.

AT TOP: Space ship with a nuclear rocket propulsion system. Landing vehicle and crew compartment are at extreme left. Nuclear rocket motor is at extreme right.

The Minerva lands on Phobos, one of the Martian moons. The Minerva carries along landing boats which are airplane-shaped rocket ships that can go through an atmosphere and land, using their wings for braking the high speed. But when the ships have to return to the Minerva, they will detach their wings for the take-off from Mars and come out of the atmosphere as wingless rockets. They must then go into orbit so that they can rejoin the expedition on Phobos. [Summary of the text]

"All day he hung round the cove, or upon the cliffs, with a brass telescope."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

"One more step, Mr. Hands," said I, "and I'll blow your brains out."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

Beautiful book for young people.

"About half way down the slope to the stockade, they were collected in a group."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

I first read Scribner’s classic edition of “Treasure Island,” with illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, and I reread the story again later as an adult in the unembellished Grosset & Dunlap edition. The Scribner’s edition with Wyeth’s dramatic visuals added a whole new dimension to the story. The illustrations were so vivid and dynamic in capturing the spirit of adventure that they left a lasting impression.

Grosset & Dunlap, on the other hand, attempted to reach a wider audience without sacrificing durability. Their edition is built to be more affordable, so only the dustjacket and frontispiece are illustrated. Yet it, too, has become quite valuable over time. The nostalgia factor combined with Grosset & Dunlap’s historical significance has made their books sought-after by collectors who appreciate their accessibility and charm.

By the time I revisited “Treasure Island” in the G&D edition, it was almost like seeing a familiar landscape through a different lens – text only, yet still infused with Wyeth’s imagery that had shaped my first encounter. It speaks to the power of great artwork in storytelling. Even when absent, it lingers in the imagination, influencing how we visualize the characters and scenes.

"I saw a figure leap with great rapidity behind the trunk of a pine."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

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Author: Robin Reardon second book on her series Trailblazer

Model: Sam Wey

Ph: Alex Calder

Location: Pacific Coast

www.amazon.com/Kalalau-Trail-Trailblazer-Robin-Reardon/dp...

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

"Loaded pistols were served out to all the sure men."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

"Then climbing on the roof, he had with his own hand bent and run up the colors."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

"One last tremendous cut which would certainly have split him to the chin had it not been intercepted by our big signboard of Admiral Benbow."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

Book art—whether in the form of cover designs, endpapers, or illustrations—can shape a reader's engagement with a story. It sets the tone before a single word is read, hinting at the mood, themes, and atmosphere. These endpapers – featuring a ship braving turbulent seas – perfectly capture the adventurous spirit of “Treasure Island.” Grosset & Dunlap had a knack for balancing affordability with unexpected artistic flourishes. It’s remarkable how even a budget-conscious publisher could include such evocative artwork, immersing the reader in the swashbuckling world of Long John Silver before even turning the first page.

"It showed me Hands and his companion locked together in deadly wrestle."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

A collection of Japanese folktales involving mystery and dreams. Author is Rafe Martin; illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in my copy but online sites say it was published by Penguin Publishing, 1996. In my collection. April 2022.

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Trailblazer 3: On The Precipice

Author: Robin Reardon third book on her series Trailblazer

Model: Sam Wey

Ph: Alex Calder

Location: Pacific Coast

www.amazon.com/Precipice-Trailblazer-Robin-Rohrabacher/dp...

"The boarders swarmed over the fence like monkeys."

One of the great book series of the turn of the century was “Scribner’s Illustrated Classics for Young Readers.” This series presented great classics illustrated in full color by known artists such as N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle and others. “Treasure Island,” published in 1911 and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, was the first book in the series. The series continued on a nearly one-a-year basis through the 1930s. Wyeth illustrated the largest number of books – 16 – more than any other artist.

Book titles in the series ranged the gamut from adventure stories, to historical fiction, to westerns, and even poems. The books were very popular from the start and were reprinted regularly. Beginning in 1981 Scribner’s began to reprint those illustrated by N. C. Wyeth, releasing one each year for 15 years.

From my new Love of Reading series! Big thanks to my friend Ajax for the book title suggestion, which charmed me silly. My friend Alia is to be credited for How to Train Your Adults, on the book's back cover. And, of course, that's a snippet of e.e. cummings on the chalkboard.

Prints are available at etsy and you can read more about my work at relentlesstoil.com.

American artist N. C. Wyeth (1882 - 1945) was the pupil of artist Howard Pyle and became one of America's greatest illustrators. During his lifetime, Wyeth created over 3,000 paintings and illustrated 112 books, 25 of them for Scribner's, the Scribner Classics, which is the work for which he is best known. The first of these, "Treasure Island," was one of his masterpieces and the proceeds paid for his studio. Beside his many illustration plaudits, NC Wyeth is famous for being the father of artist Andrew Wyeth and the grandfather of artist Jamie Wyeth.

[Source: Wikipedia]

A family of 4 siblings all got homemade book bags last

year for Christmas. They are all avid readers!!!

Photo courtesy of Donna B.

“Child Life Magazine” was published by Rand McNally & Co. from 1922 to 2007. It was quite popular during its run, offering a mix of stories, activities, and educational content aimed at children. The magazine was well-regarded for its engaging and age-appropriate content, making it a favorite among young readers.