The story of the Dutch colony at New Amsterdam, through the eyes of the young lad Peter. Relates ...

Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa...

A story of Normandy in the time of William the Conqueror, giving a vivid picture of manners and c...

Mother Nature unfolds some of hermost precious secrets. She tells about amber, about the dragon-f...

A choice collection of Native American myths and legends carefully selected from many sources. Mo...

Sixteen Greek myths, especially selected and carefully adapted for young listeners. Includes the ...

A fairy tale of what happened to two men who tried to get rich in evil ways and of how the fortun...

Third volume in the series of Reading-Literature readers, whose purpose is to train children in r...

Book I in The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, 'On the Shores of the Great Sea' focuses...

An engaging introduction to the history of the early church from its emergence in the Mediterrane...

Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twenti...

Twenty-one more fables from the Jataka tradition of India,compiled at the request of children cap...

Imaginative stories of fourteen insects, their complex life cycles, and their environs, told in a...

Within a sentence, this book takes the reader to the edge of a meadow thick with flowers. He must...

A vivid account of the story of Rome from the earliest times to the death of Augustus, retold for...

An engaging account of American history told through twenty-five biographies, representing the mo...

Elementary history of the Jews, from the time of Creation to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A...

Parables for children inspired by nature. This collection includes all 29 stories from the first,...

The story of Nearchus, who comes as a page to the court of King Philip of Macedon, where he befri...

The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Rel...

Relates the story of the making of an 'hour book' as a wedding gift from King Louis of France to ...

When Jack receives a book on insects for his birthday, Maggie wishes one could get 'into' a book....

A delightful volume of nature stories for young children. Presents the adventures of Mother Eel, ...

Relates the story of Raleigh from his boyhood days on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploits in...

Presents three great movements that brought Europe out of the Middle Ages and into Modernity: The...

A lively retelling of 35 favorite Greek myths, ranging from the short stories of Phaeton, Arachne...

One of the earliest collections of fairy tales from different countries, first published in 1863....

At the first snowfall the author urges the reader to head out of doors in search of tracks and th...

A splendid retelling in prose of Edmund Spenser's English epic poem,The Faerie Queene, that is en...

A favorite collection of the best-known fairy tales, drawn from the folklore of many nations. It ...

An engaging adventure story set in England during the time of the Civil War when King Charles was...

A delightful introduction to the writers of English literature whose works hold the greatest appe...

Engaging narrative of stories from the History of Herodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and t...

Far away in the Frozen Land in the long ago time a master wizard forged the wondrous Sampo or mil...

Seventeen stories ideally suited for kindergarten children who take great interest in lively stor...

Fifty retellings from Plutarch's Lives skillfully adapted for children. Includes the conquests of...

Ten delightful fables from La Fontaine cast into dramatic form. Learning and acting these short s...

This magical tale follows the life of Pepin, a peasant lad of Medieval France, and circles around...

The shore is full of wonders as it defines the boundary between sea and land, and is the one plac...

A month by month account of the pageant of nature that can be observed outside your door, all thr...

Attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history o...

Tales of Revolutionary times, including the causes of the American Revolution, the daring exploit...

An introduction to the ancient city of Rome, its early history, and how its geographical position...

A stirring account of one of the most controversial figures in history, who, driven by ambition, ...

A charming series of nature stories for young children, including tales of red squirrels, great h...

While recounting highlights of one of his summer vacations, the author gives hints on how you can...

Paves the way to an enjoyable reading of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, by presenting the legends abo...

Relates how the gay, courtly young soldier became a knight of Jesus Christ, vowed devotion to Lad...