Book by Karen Brookfield

Book by Karen Brookfield, 64 pages

How fascinating and fun it was to read a book called Book about books!!  Although this was a juvenile book, it was quite interesting. Beginning with the history of the written language, Book takes us through the history of how civilzations kept records of history through writings in different forms on different media. It is interesting to think that before there were printers, books were hand copied.  Book also gives a brief history off when and how children's book were created about 250 years ago.  And, what Book about books would be complete without a brief history of the library.  And, how interesting before public libraries, there were only private libraries.  Imagine that!!  Book also contains some fantastic photographs.

125 Wacky Roadside Attractions by National Geographic

125 Wacky Roadside Attractions by National Geographic, 112 pages

I found this book in the juvenile nonfiction section.  125 Wacky Roadside Attractions is an interesting and curious book.   Unfortunately, many of the attractions are found in Europe, including the one on the front cover.  But, I may have to visit the salt and pepper museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee or the Pez Museum in California.  This book is a great read for children and adults with very colorful pictures.

Bull's-Eye: A Photography of Annie Oakley by Sue Macy

Bull's-Eye: A Photography of Annie Oakley by Sue Macy, 64 pages

Bull's-Eye was a fascinating biography about the life of Annie Oakley. I became interested in Annie Oakley when I visited Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri and saw a display of her shooting skills. Annie Oakley led a fascinating life.  She grew up in Ohio shooting game to provide food and money for her family after her father had died.  She grew up in poverty and was sent at a young age to live elsewhere at which time she experienced horrible abuse.  At her first shooting match when she was a teenager, she met her husband Frank Butler. He was about ten years older than her at the time, but she won the competition. Annie and Frank continued to compete and perform their show.  In 1885, they joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show run by "Buffalo Bill" Cody.  They would travel with the show around the world for the next seventeen years.  Annie Oakley is a fascinating and admirable lady who was a great part of American history.