Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"On November 14, 1889, newspaper reporter Nellie Bly set out on the trip of a lifetime. Equipped with just one small bag of necessities, she planned to circle the globe in a mere 75 days. In a time of steamships, locomotives, and horse-drawn carriages, few thought she could do it. But bravery and determination carried her through. How did Bly complete her historic journey, and what is its enduring legacy? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel...

Polly Letofsky walked 14,124 miles over 5 years through 22 countries on 4 continents around the world for breast cancer. From her September 11 walk through Muslim villages in Southeast Asia, a determined adventure into India, and a lonely rain-soaked path through Europe, Polly tackled a rapidly changing world and educated thousands of women one step at a time.

When Strawberry takes a journey, there's fun and excitement around every turn. Join Strawberry and her pals as they load up the car and set out for an unforgettable road trip. The girls make new friends, share new experiences and learn that the trip itself can be just as amazing as the destination. Strawberry makes a bet with Pie Man that she can travel around the world in 80 days. Now, she must race against the clock to make it back to Strawberryland...