Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state.

Physical maps of each geographic region make it easy to see the mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, and prairies that make up America's diverse landscape. Vibrant, full-color photo essays bring each region to life.

Every statistic in every fact box, every statement in every essay, and every symbol on every map has been carefully researched to ensure that the National Geographic Kids United States Atlas provides the most accurate, up-to-date information available.

Count on National Geographic to bring you the very best U.S. atlas for school and family use. The perfect reference for kids to learn about all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C.!

Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state.

Physical maps of each geographic region make it easy to see the mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, and prairies that make up America's diverse landscape. Vibrant, full-color photo essays bring each region to life.

Every statistic in every fact box, every statement in every essay, and every symbol on every map has been carefully researched to ensure that the National Geographic Kids United States Atlas provides the most accurate, up-to-date information available.

Count on National Geographic to bring you the very best U.S. atlas for school and family use. The perfect reference for kids to learn about all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C.!

In a lively and engaging style, authors Douglas Yacka and Francesco Sedita cover the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends. Readers will get the inside story on their favorite shows and may even discover some new ones.

The schools of Philadelphia were filling up with broken violins, drums, pianos, and more, making it difficult for students to learn to play. This sparked an idea for a symphony, played entirely with the broken instruments, that would raise funds to repair the instruments themselves. Musicians young and old volunteered, and their captivating performance showed that even something broken can sing--and that great music is always possible with a bit of inventiveness and improvisation. Based on real events, this inspiring story introduces young readers to a range of instruments as it celebrates a community coming together to make a joyful, meaningful noise. More information about the nonprofit organization Broken Orchestra can be found in the back matter, including a link to an audio recording of the symphony performance.

It's opening night of The Nutcracker ballet, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro--the opera house's resident cat--is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight's performance a resounding success.

This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department--from the costume closet to the orchestra pit and the stage--to discover what's involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter's wig from Alice in Wonderland; practicing for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy's tutu; and creating explosions onstage.

Part backstage museum tour, part astonishing ballet performance, this book combines real-life details with the magical atmosphere of the theater. Including an introduction to a classical orchestra, key ballet terms, and basic stage directions, Curtain Up! encourages young readers to explore the many ways they can get involved.

From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!

Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with A for audition with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind B to see the backstage buzz, and dance along with C for choreographers.

Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Michael Bennett, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It's a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to The Actors Fund.

We are honored that a portion of the proceeds of author John Robert Allman and illustrator Peter Emmerich's B is For Broadway will go to support our programs. The Actors Fund is proud to be at the forefront of helping everyone in the entertainment community with emergency financial assistance and supportive services, and we're grateful that this wonderful new work will help those in need in our performing arts community. --Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO, The Actors Fund

B Is for Broadway is a hit with the stage's greatest stars!

B Is for Broadway celebrates the entire Broadway community--backstage, onstage, everyone! who works in our performing arts and entertainment community. I'm honored to be a part of that beautiful community, and this lovely book. --BEBE NEUWIRTH, Tony and Emmy Award-winning dancer, singer, actress (Sweet Charity, Chicago, Cheers), and Vice Chair of The Actors Fund

E is for excited, which is what I am to be included in this book to benefit the incredible work of The Actors Fund. --BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, Tony Award-winning actor and Board Chair of The Actors Fund

The illustrations--gorgeous. The rhymes--delicious. This book--a must-have! B is for Broadway and buy-it-now! --KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award-winning actress (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown)

What a dynamite willkommen to the world of Broadway! --JOEL GREY, Tony Award and Oscar-winning actor (Cabaret)

B Is for Broadway is a gorgeous children's book that will introduce a young person to all the magic of theater! --ALI STROKER, Tony Award-winning actress (Oklahoma!)

AND DON'T MISS THE COMPANION BOOK: A IS FOR AUDRA: BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES FROM A TO Z!

From Audra McDonald to Liza with a Z, here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage!

Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary ladies. Start with A for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, and Liza Minnelli!

Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.

AND DON'T MISS THE COMPANION BOOK: B IS FOR BROADWAY: ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE FROM A TO Z!

THE RAVE REVIEWS ARE IN FROM THE STARS THEMSELVES!

A wonderful, enriching, enlightening book for theater lovers of all ages . . . and all that jazz!
--CHITA RIVERA, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman)

A to Z--awesome to zany--I'm thrilled to be a part of such an illustrious group.
--CHRISTINE EBERSOLE, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (42nd Street, Grey Gardens)

I'm so honored to be included among these fierce ladies--brought to life with such fun illustrations--in this wonderful book for little divas like my own!
--LEA SALONGA, Tony Award-winning actress (Miss Saigon)

A is for Audra turns the alphabet song into a show stopper! It is literally a love letter to Broadway's leading ladies, and I am so honored to be memorialized alongside all of my sisters!
--RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY, Tony Award-winning actress (Hamilton)

I'm honored to be included in this illustrious group. A to Z, they are all incredible!
--KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award-winning actress (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown)

What a fun and fabulous celebration of the females of Broadway! Imagine my joy just to be a part of it!
--KELLI O'HARA, Tony Award-winning actress (The King and I)

H is also for honored--because that's what I am to be included in this beautiful book. I can't wait to show my kids and tell them of all the brilliant leading ladies who have graced the Broadway stage.
--HEATHER HEADLEY, Tony Award-winning actress (Aida)

AND CRITICS LOVE IT TOO!

Women of the Broadway theater take center stage in this loving homage. . . . A lively introduction to a whole new cast of heroines.--Kirkus

this is a book all kids (and many adults) will enjoy as they learn about and fall in love with the theatre.--Playbill.com

A true necessity for any kid's bookshelf.--Entertainment Weekly

a thorough, eye-catching introduction to women of the theater. . . . budding theater lovers will get a thrill.--Booklist

A sure hit for thespians of all ages.--School Library Journal

Emmerich's flattering caricatures, paired with [Allman's] verse, are colorful and slick, bringing Broadway's drama to the page--Publishers Weekly

In a lively and engaging style, authors Douglas Yacka and Francesco Sedita cover the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends. Readers will get the inside story on their favorite shows and may even discover some new ones.

Teachers and directors can't get enough of Laurie Allen's sketches for teens, ideal for classroom practice or contest use. This new collection of teen plays and scenes offers more real-life situations for student actors to perform, portraying characters like themselves and their friends. These 26 fresh, original skits range from three to seven minutes with cast sizes from two to seven. Titles from this comic collection include: Seriously Overdue, Use Only as Directed, Zebra Hamsters, and Save Me from Myself. All scenes and short plays are believable and easy for shy or gregarious, beginning or advanced actors to perform

The World Needs more Puppet shows!
You already know how to do a puppet show! It's the same thing as playing with your toys and creating stories and voices for them. I hope this book helps you to turn your ideas into puppet shows. Always remember to have fun!

Award-winning Peg Kehret has done it again! For years, teens have won everything from coveted roles to speech competitions with the help of Kehret's original monologs. Her latest book again captures moments that any teen can relate to. This book's two to four-minute monologs portray life's funny situations and its pathos, written as teens talk and think today. Each of these 50 monologs, almost all of which can be done by boys or girls, creates a moment of recognition that makes both the performer and the audience smile as they gain insight. Peg Kehret's highly readable books for young people have won broad national acclaim, including the American Library Association award for Best Books for Reluctant Readers and many states' Young Reader's Awards.