AMADEUS, THE LEGHORN ROOSTER

Written by Delores Nevils and Illustrated by Jonathan Green

One day Amadeus, a leghorn rooster came to live with the widow lady of St. Helena Island. More info...

  CAROLINA'S STORY: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too Written by Donna Rathmell, Photographs By: Barbara Bergwerf 

Follow the photo journal of Carolina, a critically ill loggerhead sea turtle, as she is cared for and nursed back to health at the Sea Turtle Hospital of the South Carolina Aquarium.  More info...
 

CHARLEY'S COLUMBIA BACKYARD

Written by Caroline Coleman Bennett
Illustrated by Paula Hayne Bowers

Seven year old “Charley” introduces his new neighbor to more than 20 of Columbia’s top attractions. More info...

CIRCLE UNBROKEN
 Written by Margot Theis Raven, Illustrated by Earl B. Lewis

This powerful picture book, with its rhythmic text and evocative paintings, spirals through time, becoming a triumphant song - a rich story of a craft, a culture, and a people.More info...

by Mark Jasper

Illustrated by Cooper Kelly

Charleston is artfully celebrated in this boardbook designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the region’s natural and cultural wonders. More info...

GULLAH NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Written by Virginia M. Geraty, Illustrated by James Rice

THE ISLAND CHILD: Or More About Weenie

Written by Monica Simmons
Photography by I. Wilson BakerThe book travels from Sullivan's Island down through the Sea Islands of Georgia, presenting history of the coast through a young girl's adventures. More info...

 LITTLE MUDDY WATERS, A Gullah Folktale

Written by Ron Daise,   Illustrated by Barbara McArtor

Hardheaded Little Muddy Waters gets into everything and does everything that he's told not to do. More info...
 

LOWCOUNTRY A TO Z

Written by Betsy Strickland, Photos by Eric Horan

THE LOWCOUNTRY CHILD

Written by Monica Simmons

A photo essay of the Lowcountry involving two boys and their Lowcountry adventures.

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THE MIDLANDS CHILD

Written by Monica Simmons
Photography by Bill Barley

Jed goes back in time through seven generations showing us how the past weaves into the present.  He makes us realize that preservation and conservation are needed to keep history alive for all generations to come More info

MISCHIEF IN THE MANSION

by Marshall, Landon, Bolton and Blake Sanford

A short history of the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion and life within, as interpreted by the sons of the Governor and Mrs. Mark Sanford. Marshall, Landon, Bolton and Blake share their tales of growing up in a 150-year-old home abounding in antiques and history, and full of spaces for plenty of adventure. More info...
 

THE MYSTERIOUS TAIL OF A CHARLESTON CAT                           

Written by Ruth "Booie" Chappell and Bess Paterson Shipe Illustrated by Dean Wroth

A tour guide for children of all ages.  Join Silas as he leads his young friends on an unforgettable tour of historic Charleston and the nearby Ashley River plantations.  More info...

SEARCHING THE LIGHTS    

Written by Margie W. Clary

Illustrated by Valerie Jeanne Luedtke

THE SECRET OF TELFAIR INN
Written by Idella Bodie, Illustrated by Louise Yancey
A tale of mystery and suspense set amidst the historical lore and legends of the Aiken/Savannah River area. More info...

SECRETS OF A CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE

Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley

by Sally M. Walker

On February 17, 1864, the H.L. Hunley made history as the first submarine to sink a ship in battle. More info...
 

The Story of the H. L. Hunley and Queenie’s Coin
Written by Fran Hawk, Illustrated by Dan Nance

During the Civil War, Union forces blockade the port of Charleston so the Confederate army seeks a way to attack the Yankee ships. More info...

A SWEET, SWEET BASKET 

Written by Margie W. Clary Illustrated by Dennis Brown

A story rich in history and tradition.  A wonderful tribute to the skill and dedication of the sweetgrass basketweavers of Mt. Pleasant, SC, who have preserved an age-old African craft. More info...

TURTLE  TRACKS

Written by Sally Harmon Plowden,  Illustrated by Tee Plowden

“Every summer, my family packs our blue van for a trip to the beach. Today, I am also going to visit a sea turtle nest. I have seen many animals at the beach but never a sea turtle…” So begins the annual family vacation. But for one young girl, this trip also includes a valuable lesson about how we share the natural world. In this wonderful learning book, visit with fragile sea turtles that hatch on warm summer evenings to make a perilous trek across the beaches of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
ISBN 0-9679016-6-9, $14.95

WILD BEACH

Written by Marion Coste, Illustrated by Cissy Gray

Before visitors arrive with their blankets and radios and suntan lotion, the beach is a wild place. More info...