Queen of the FallsWritten and Illustrated by

Chris Van Allsburg

Chris Van AllsburgHas written 20 books for kids.Does his own illustrations.Often does his pictures in black & white.Mostly writes fantasy.Won the Caldecott Award twice:

JumanjiThe Polar Express

Queen of the FallsThis 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?

Background InformationAbout 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.

Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure

The American Falls

Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure

The Canadian Falls

Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure

The Maid of the Mist

Miss Ballistreri’s Niagara Falls Adventure

Getting ready to ride the Maid of the Mist