A colorful travelogue for young children and their families who are headed to South Padre Island, Texas. Includes things to do and ride, places to go, history, and games. Encourages eco-awareness.

Pittsburgh is a great place for kids. There's libraries and museums and parks and trails. Come see the birds at the National Aviary and animals in the Zoo. There are trolleys and inclines. You can learn about history, dinosaurs, robots, and ketchup. Complete with beautiful photos of the city, Fun Days in Pittsburgh is a guide for kids of all ages.

Whether you are a visitor or a resident, Pittsburgh celebrates families. You can take boat rides on the three rivers -- or tour the city on a trolley or duck. You can take the Duquesne Incline to see the Golden Triangle from atop Mt. Washington. There's North and South Park and all kinds of sporting facilities. You can enjoy the many different area libraries. There are theaters and farms designed to educate and entertain kids. Pittsburgh is home to the National Aviary and a great zoo. There are bridges, bridges, and bridges There's the Heinz History Center and the Carnegie Museum of Natural Sciences (dinosaur bones). You can play at the Carnegie Science Center and the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. "Fun Days in Pittsburgh" is a picture book of Pat McGrath Avery's glorious photos of Pittsburgh aimed at children and the adults that love them.

Famous Dogs (& a Cat) is a charming book that describes the contributions dogs (& a cat) have made to history over the years. From Seaman, a vital part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, to Old Drum who inspired the accolade "Man's Best Friend," Pat McGrath Avery and her own dog, a Bichon named Luke, share tales of canine (& a feline) derring do. Easy and fun to read, these stories are sure to entertain youngsters and adults alike.