1. Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

2. Has written 20 books for kids. Does his own illustrations. Often does his pictures in black & white. Mostly writes fantasy. Won the Caldecott Award twice: Jumanji The Polar Express

3. Queen of the Falls This story is a biography about Annie Edson Taylor, a 62-year-old woman seeking fame and fortune. She decided to do something that had never been done before: go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Will she survive?

4. Background Information About Niagara Falls: Located in New York and Canada. 3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second (equal to 83 swimming pools). The Falls are about 12,000 years old. Has 20 million visitors each year.

5. Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure The American Falls

6. Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure The Canadian Falls

7. Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure The Maid of the Mist

8. Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure Getting ready to ride the Maid of the Mist