Battleship Marine
A firsthand account of the USS Wisconsin's deployment from Norfolk, Virginia during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Books by Loop Region
Follow the Loop route and discover books that match where you are — or where you're headed next.
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Norfolk to New York
History
Chesapeake Bay Skipjacks
Documents the skipjack's storied role in the Chesapeake Bay oyster dredging industry — best read near Deltaville, Virginia.
An Island Out of Time
A Memoir of Smith Island in the Chesapeake
An intimate portrait of three years spent on Smith Island — a marshy archipelago in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay — and...
Jacob Have I Loved
A Newbery Medal coming-of-age novel set on a small Chesapeake Bay island in the early 1940s — strong independent reading...
Liberty Falling
Anna Pigeon Mysteries Book 7
Book 7 of the Anna Pigeon Mystery Series — a thriller set at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island....
My Side of the Mountain
A Newbery Honor adventure about a boy who runs away to live alone in the Catskill Mountains — perfect for...
The Oyster Wars of Chesapeake Bay
The life-and-death struggle to harvest Chesapeake Bay oysters in the decades after the Civil War — a compelling piece of...
Underground To Canada
A powerful story of a young enslaved girl's dangerous journey from Virginia to freedom in Canada via the Underground Railroad....
The Waterman's Widow
A True Story
A murder mystery set at Solomons Island, Maryland — woven through with Chesapeake Bay watermen's history.
What Is the Statue of Liberty?
An informative young readers' book about the history and facts behind the Statue of Liberty — perfect to read as...
What Was Ellis Island?
A kid-friendly introduction to Ellis Island and the immigrant experience — perfect for curious young Loopers approaching New York City....
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
A compelling Newbery Medal novel about colonial life — resilience, prejudice, and growth as protagonist Kit navigates a rigid society....
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The Erie Canal
Engineering marvel
The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal
PICTURE BOOK
The story of how De Witt Clinton's dream of connecting the Hudson River to the Great Lakes was finally realized...
Erie Trail West
A Dream Quest Adventure
In 1836, an eleven-year-old New York farm girl travels the Erie Canal westward — a vivid picture of early canal...
Science Comics: Bridges
Engineering Masterpieces
Follow four friends across every type of bridge — beam, arch, truss, and suspension — through history and cultures worldwide....
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Canada
Georgian Bay
Anne of Green Gables
A beloved classic celebrating resilience, friendship, and the beauty of Prince Edward Island — a delightful companion for your Canada...
Hatchet
A Newbery Honor survival story set in the Canadian wilderness — a perfect companion for the Georgian Bay and North...
Underground To Canada
A powerful story of a young enslaved girl's dangerous journey from Virginia to freedom in Canada via the Underground Railroad....
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The Great Lakes
These inland seas have epic stories. Here are some books to read while crossing them.
A Beginner's Guide to Ship Watching on the Great Lakes
What to Look for, Ship-watching Destinations, Ports, Whistles and More...
A practical, fascinating guide to identifying and understanding the ships you'll see on the Great Lakes — a favorite while...
A Death in Door County
Monster Hunter Mysteries Book 1
A mystery set in Door County, Wisconsin — a bookstore owner who hunts cryptids teams up with the police chief...
Lighthouse Adventures
Heroes, Haunts & Havoc on the Great Lakes
Completely factual short and long stories of shipwrecks, courage, and Great Lakes lore — something for everyone on the lakes....
Mark of the Bear Claw
An adventure story beginning at Fort Detroit and continuing to Fort Michilimackinac — best started as you pass between Lake...
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The River System
From Chicago down to Mobile or New Orleans — the rivers that shaped America.
Science Comics: Birds of Prey
Terrifying Talons
Get up close with the world's most skilled hunters — eagles, vultures, and more — in a fun graphic novel...
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
A classic coming-of-age tale set along the Mississippi River — the perfect read while cruising the river system.
Underground To Canada
A powerful story of a young enslaved girl's dangerous journey from Virginia to freedom in Canada via the Underground Railroad....
Where Is the Mississippi River?
Explores the Mississippi River's history, significance in American culture, and the diverse ecosystems along its 2,350-mile path.
Who Was Mark Twain?
An accessible biography of the man behind Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn — his time on the Mississippi, his humor,...
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FL Keys & The Bahamas
Island vibes and crystal water — books to read in paradise.
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Florida's East Coast
Space launches
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Georgia & The Carolinas
Southern charm and history along the Atlantic ICW.
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