Book Description
Vividly and lovingly recreates a city kid's summer in the Catskills in the 1950s.
Author : Philip Ratzer
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 23,46 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 143843300X
Vividly and lovingly recreates a city kid's summer in the Catskills in the 1950s.
Author : Philip Ratzer
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 14,60 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1438433018
The year is 1958. Philip, a twelve-year-old kid from the Bronx, is getting ready for his family's annual trip upstate, where he'll spend the summer in a bungalow colony in the tiny village of Loch Sheldrake, New York, a faraway fairyland of mountains, lakes, starry nights, and dewy mornings. With his colony friends, he'll explore the woods and fields, have an array of adventures, and even experience the special charm of a childhood summer romance. It was a time and place of wonderful memories wistfully looked back upon fifty years later, and lovingly recalled in Philip Ratzer's memoir. What young Philip didn't know was that there would never be another summer like this one. He was not alone. In the 1950s, about two thousand bungalow colonies dotted the countryside of Sullivan and Ulster counties, catering to an estimated one million people a year who spent all or part of their summer in "The Mountains." Among them were countless kids like Philip, who today carry with them the fondest of memories and a nostalgic longing for a precious moment in time that can never be equaled. Today, they find themselves returning to the country, seeking out the places where they stayed so long ago, only to find that the world has changed a lot in fifty years, and time has a way of erasing all evidence of a world that used to be. Bungalow Kid vividly recreates what it was like to be a city kid in the Catskills in the 1950s, and reaches out to all those kids, now grown, who would very much like to go back.
Author : Cynthia Rylant
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,98 MB
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780606244763
The bunnies have found a cozy bungalow. It's just right for busy days, snug nights, and lots of bunny fun. Illustrations.
Author : Carolyn Keene
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0448479710
A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Bungalow Mystery, the third book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help Laura Pendelton retrieve her family jewels, but they have to act quickly! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss!
Author : Henry L. Wilson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 048613833X
Here are 112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights.
Author : Jane Powell
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,55 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781586853051
In this follow-up to the popular "Bungalow Details: Exterior," the authors goinside the bungalow to identify and explain the wonderful details that make abungalow authentic, from wood floor to beamed ceiling.
Author : Jack Prelutsky
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 1983-09-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0394850106
The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry! The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.
Author : Frank Tupta
Publisher : Two Lions
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781542005432
Past the graveyard, hear the howl of werewolf loggers on the prowl. In this spooky, rhyming romp, creatures of all types work together to build a haunted house for a vampire family in need of a home. From mummies to Cyclops to the skeleton crew, they're all working hard to get the job done. But they'd better hurry, because the house needs to be finished before the sun comes up. It's a good thing their foreman, Frankenstein, is here to keep everyone in check. Will they get it done in time?
Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 29,33 MB
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823430855
Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Author : Sherry Petersik
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 24,15 MB
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1579656765
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.