Books

Rosa Franklin was the first Black woman elected to the Washington State Senate. She served one term in the House of Representatives from 1991-1993....

Ahead of the Curve: Washington Women Lead the Way 1910-2020, book by John C. Hughes & Bob Young

Fashioned by the violent volcanism of the Pacific Rim of Fire, plate tectonics, and the sculptural magic wrought by Ice Age glaciers, the Salish Se...

Deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest lives a quiet old creature named the Wheedle. When humans move into his forests, bringing their loud cit...

With O for Orcas, U for Umbrellas, and and P for Pike Place Market, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip arou...

In the sequel to his popular Washington Territory, author Robert E. Ficken, ably and with characteristically wry humor, describes Washington State'...

Essential information and outrageous anecdotes...a must-read for every true Washington sports fan that showcases the long-standing rivalries, quirk...

A wild ocean snuggled up to a wild land in the furthest corner of our Lower 48 states—the Washington coast is a unique adventure destination and th...

An anything-but-dry history textbook in a take-it-with-you package, Washington’s History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a plac...

Experience the Northwest's best-kept secrets in this newest book by husband-and-wife photography team Tom Kirkendall and Vicky Spring. Covering the...

Photos, like the written word, tell a story. A picture is worth a thousand words, after all. Views: Washington color photographs of Washington Stat...

A classic tale with a timeless message gets a hugely hilarious twist. . He's big. He's funny. He's not real. Or IS he?This clever twist on "The Boy...

The bridges of Washington State range from soaring suspension spans to utilitarian trusses, from technological wonders to spectacular failures. Fea...

Keep your collection together in this sleek tri-fold elongated coin collector album. Holds 48 elongated pennies.

Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the ...

Bestselling writer and naturalist David George Gordon delves into the remarkable story of one of the most iconic creatures of the Pacific Northwest...

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to esca...

Color, lightweight, and inexpensive nature identification guide on a laminated, waterproof card.

Color, lightweight, and inexpensive nature identification guide on a laminated, waterproof card.

Thousands of years ago in the village of Kitkatla, four hunters leave home in the spring to harvest seaweed and sockeye. When they arrive at their ...

It's bedtime in Washington! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including: Woodland Park Zoo Space Needle CenturyLink Field Columbia Gorg...

The Northwest coast of the Pacific Ocean has been vital to many Native nations for thousands of years. This book covers topics such as: the distinc...

Nancy Bell Evans came to the Capitol with her husband, Governor Dan Evans, in 1965 as the state's youngest ever first lady. During his three terms,...

Exploring Washington's Majestic State Capitol by Cathleen M. Norman. An introduction to the scenic Capitol Campus and its historic architecture and...

In 1942, a small plane carrying Lt. Col. Franklin T. Matthias and two DuPont engineers flew over three farming communities in eastern Washington. T...

what do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in Wash...

Is Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) a descendent of the extinct giant ape Gigantopithecus? Or is it a myth turned pop-culture phenom that we want to believe...

Billy Frank Jr. was an early participant in the fight for tribal fishing rights during the 1960s. Roughed up, belittled, and handcuffed on the rive...

Kids can now practice their skills in vocabulary, reading, writing, social studies, math, and science while getting to know the state they love! Ea...

"The air had no oxygen, like being trapped underwater...I was being cremated, the pain unbearable."--Jim Scymanky "I was on my knees, my back to t...

Washington State is a place of political mavericks. Split tickets are a source of pride and independent voters outnumber Democrats and Republicans....

It's trouble in paradise when a park ranger informs Sasquatch that his au-naturel style will no longer be tolerated. what follows is a charming, hu...

These 150 delectable recipes celebrate the unique flavors of the Evergreen State, from Pacific salmon and Dungeness crab to wild mushrooms, cherrie...

Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children disc...

Although Asahel Curtis earned his living as a commercial photographer, his major focus was outside the camera lens. He had an enduring passion for ...

Crimes and Capers of the Northwest is a rascal-laden romp through Washington, Oregon and Idaho of high-profile crimes and quirky capers that have t...

The Pacific Northwest is full of colors, and this handsome board book features this vibrant region in a unique and creative way. Featured are red f...

In Washington State during the 1920s, before the completion of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, travelers to the Kitsap Peninsula faced a long, often exp...

From his first campaign, and upset victory for the State Senate in 1970, to his last, a 2008 landslide that saw Washington become the second state ...

Meet Baby Orca! Where does Baby Orca swim? How does Baby Orca like to play? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. The...

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy ignited America’s Apollo Project and sparked a revolution in space exploration. Today the New Apollo Energy Proj...

You can't do justice to Adele Ferguson's laugh with only one adjective. It's earthy, infectious and punctuated with delight. Although it has been 5...

Seattle skyline bookmark.

With its spectacular and varied scenes, no other region of America can best the Pacific Northwest when it comes to motorcycle touring—whether a Sun...

Located on the north shore of Fidalgo Island in Washington State's Puget Sound, Anacortes was founded by railroad surveyor Amos Bowman and named in...

Bellingham is known as the city of subdued excitement, but it was not always this way. From its discovery by a British naval captain to its coal, l...

Bainbridge Island sits in the middle of Puget Sound in Washington State. Its unique history starts with the Native Americans and includes logging, ...