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On the Shores of the Great Sea M. B. Synge Book I of the Story of the World series. Focuses on the civilizations surrounding the Mediterranean Sea from the time of Abraham to the birth of Christ. Brief histories of the Ancient Israelites, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Scythians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans are given, concluding with the conquest of the entire Mediterranean area by Rome. Important myths and legends that preceded recorded history are also related. Ages 9-18 225 pages $11.95 The Struggle for Sea Power M. B. Synge Book IV of the Story of the World series. Focuses on the age of empire and world colonization. The histories of European colonies in America, Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Also covered are the Revolution in America, the French Revolution, and campaigns of Napoleon. Ages 12-18 262 pages $11.95 The Discovery of New Worlds M. B. Synge Book II of the Story of the World series. Relates the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, and finally the age of exploration, and the establishment of trade with the Far East. The book concludes with the discoveries of Columbus and the Spanish settlements in the New World. Ages 10-18 238 pages $11.95 The Awakening of Europe M. B. Synge Book III of the Story of the World series. Covers the Reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also related. Ages 11-18 255 pages $11.95 The Story of Mankind Hendrik Willem Van Loon Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the areas of art and discovery, as well as the political forces leading to the modern nation-states. Richly illustrated with drawings by the author. Winner of the first Newbery Award in 1922, The Story of Mankind has introduced generations of children to the pageant of world history. Ages 10-14 626 pages $19.95 Fifty Famous Stories Retold James Baldwin Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will lay the foundation for broader literary studies, as nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose. Ages 6-9 186 pages $9.95 The Story of the World series covers all major events in the history of Western Civilization, linking the great eras in time and place by a chain of stories of individuals who played principal parts in the events related. While statesmen and military commanders figure heavily in the narrative, stories of explorers, scientists, artists, authors, and religious figures are also presented. The author writes in an engaging fashion, using dialog frequently to bring scenes to life. Fifty FamousPeople James Baldwin Offers stories about real persons who actually lived and performed their parts in the great drama of the world’s history. Some of these persons were more famous than others, yet all have left enduring foot- prints on the ‘sands of time,’ and their names will be long remembered. Though not strictly biographical, each of the stories contains a basis of truth and an ethical lesson which cannot fail to have a wholesome influence. Each also possesses elements of interest that will delight the children with whom it is shared. Ages 6-9 200 pages $9.95 Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road from Long Ago to Now Jane Andrews Relates the stories of ten boys who lived at vastly different times and places in history, giving the reader an excellent introduction to the important epochs in the world’s history. Through these imaginary characters the book gives vivid pictures of the conditions of life at different periods of the world’s development, and fosters an appreciation of all history stories which may afterward be read. Ages 10-12 189 pages $9.95 Thirty More Famous Stories Retold James Baldwin This volume was written by the author in answer to the requests of hundreds of children for more stories like the ones they had enjoyed in Fifty Famous Stories Retold. This volume includes stories of historical events, scientific discoveries, and legendary heroes. The richer vocabulary and more complicated plot elements in these stories gradually accustom children to following a longer narrative. Ages 7-10 220 pages $10.95
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On the Shores of the Great SeaM. B. SyngeBook I of the Story of the World series.Focuses on the civilizations surrounding theMediterranean Sea from the time of Abraham tothe birth of Christ. Brief histories of the AncientIsraelites, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Scythians,Persians, Greeks, and Romans are given,concluding with the conquest of the entireMediterranean area by Rome. Important myths andlegends that preceded recorded history are alsorelated.Ages 9-18225 pages $11.95
The Struggle for Sea PowerM. B. SyngeBook IV of the Story of the World series. Focuseson the age of empire and world colonization. Thehistories of European colonies in America,Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Alsocovered are the Revolution in America, the FrenchRevolution, and campaigns of Napoleon.Ages 12-18262 pages $11.95
The Discovery of New WorldsM. B. SyngeBook II of the Story of the World series. Relates therise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Agesin Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, andfinally the age of exploration, and the establishmentof trade with the Far East. The book concludes withthe discoveries of Columbus and the Spanishsettlements in the New World.Ages 10-18238 pages $11.95
The Awakening of EuropeM. B. SyngeBook III of the Story of the World series. Coversthe Reformation in Germany, the Netherlands,France, and England, as well as the settlement ofcolonies in America. The rise of England and theNetherlands as sea powers, and the correspondingfall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria,and the German states are also related.Ages 11-18255 pages $11.95
The Story of MankindHendrik Willem Van LoonRelates the story of western civilization fromearliest times through the beginning of the twentiethcentury, with special emphasis on the people andevents that changed the course of history. Portraysin vivid prose the achievements of mankind in theareas of art and discovery, as well as the politicalforces leading to the modern nation-states. Richlyillustrated with drawings by the author. Winnerof the first Newbery Award in 1922, The Story ofMankind has introduced generations of children tothe pageant of world history. Ages 10-14626 pages $19.95
Fifty Famous Stories RetoldJames BaldwinIncludes fifty legendary tales depicting certainromantic episodes in the lives of well-knownheroes and famous men, or in the history of apeople. Children naturally take a deep interest insuch stories. The reading of them will not onlygive pleasure but will lay the foundation forbroader literary studies, as nearly all are the subjectsof frequent allusions in poetry and prose.Ages 6-9186 pages $9.95
The Story of the World series covers all major events in the history of WesternCivilization, linking the great eras in time and place by a chain of stories ofindividuals who played principal parts in the events related. While statesmenand military commanders figure heavily in the narrative, stories of explorers,scientists, artists, authors, and religious figures are also presented. The authorwrites in an engaging fashion, using dialog frequently to bring scenes to life.
Fifty FamousPeopleJames BaldwinOffers stories about real persons who actually livedand performed their parts in the great drama of theworld’s history. Some of these persons were morefamous than others, yet all have left enduring foot-prints on the ‘sands of time,’ and their names will belong remembered. Though not strictly biographical,each of the stories contains a basis of truth and anethical lesson which cannot fail to have a wholesomeinfluence. Each also possesses elements of interestthat will delight the children with whom it is shared.Ages 6-9200 pages $9.95
Ten Boys Who Lived on theRoad from Long Ago to NowJane AndrewsRelates the stories of ten boys who lived at vastlydifferent times and places in history, giving thereader an excellent introduction to the importantepochs in the world’s history. Through theseimaginary characters the book gives vivid picturesof the conditions of life at different periods of theworld’s development, and fosters an appreciationof all history stories which may afterward be read.Ages 10-12189 pages $9.95
Thirty More Famous StoriesRetoldJames BaldwinThis volume was written by the author inanswer to the requests of hundreds of childrenfor more stories like the ones they had enjoyed inFifty Famous Stories Retold. This volume includesstories of historical events, scientific discoveries,and legendary heroes. The richer vocabulary andmore complicated plot elements in these storiesgradually accustom children to following a longernarrative. Ages 7-10220 pages $10.95
The Story of the Chosen PeopleHelene A. GuerberElementary history of the Jews, from the timeof Creation to the destruction of Jerusalem inA.D. 70, presented in a brief but comprehensivemanner through stories of the most importantfigures and events. Most of the stories are drawnfrom the Bible, with supplementary material fromJosephus and other authorities. Numerous blackand white illustrations complement the text.Ages 9-12278 pages $12.95
Hurlbut’s Story of the BibleJesse Lyman HurlbutA book which stands in such honor as the Bibleshould be known by all. And the time when onecan most readily obtain a familiarity with the Bibleis in early life. Those who in childhood learn theStory of the Bible are fortunate, for they will neverforget it. In this unabridged and unedited editionyou will find all the principal stories of the Bible,each one complete in itself, while togethercombining to form a continuous narrative. With168 stories from both the Old Testament and theNew Testament, there is ample material for a fullyear of reading.Ages 6-12631 pages $19.95
Peeps at Many Lands: AncientEgyptJames BaikieAn engaging journey through the land of ancientEgypt, in which we learn about the geography ofthe region and experience daily life through a visitto Thebes and the palace of the Pharaoh. Includesa description of the life of children in those longago times as well as a couple of the wonder storiestold to them. Chapters on Egyptian books andtemples and tombs conclude the volume.Ages 9-12111 pages $8.95
On the Shores of the Great SeaM. B. SyngeBook I of the Story of the World series. Focuseson the civilizations surrounding the MediterraneanSea from the time of Abraham to the birth ofChrist. Brief histories of the Ancient Israelites,Phoenicians, Egyptians, Scythians, Persians,Greeks, and Romans are given, concluding withthe conquest of the entire Mediterranean byRome. Important myths and legends that precededrecorded history are also related.Ages 9-18225 pages $11.95
The Story of the Last Days ofJerusalemAlfred J. ChurchSkillful retelling of Josephus’s account of therevolt against Rome and the destruction ofJerusalem. Recounts the events leading up to theopening of the war with the Romans, Josephus’sbrave defense of Jotapata, its final capture andhis escape from death, and finally the siege ofJerusalem, the burning of the temple, and therazing of the city.Ages 12-15122 pages $8.95
The Nursery Book of BibleStories Amy SteedmanIdeal introduction to the stories of the Bible foryoung children, including as it does those storiesbest suited for the youngest listeners, retold withrare literary skill.Ages 5-9247 pages $11.95
Streams of History: EarlyCivilizations Ellwood W. KempGives glimpses of some of the most characteristicfeatures of the countries and peoples in ancienttimes in the Near East: the early herders; thoseliving in the two great river valleys—the Nile andthe Tigro-Euphrates; and the Jews and Phoeniciansliving between these two valleys. Emphasizes theideas each culture contributed to the generalhistorical stream.Ages 8-1072 pages $7.95
Tales and Customs of theAncient Hebrews Eva HerbstAn engaging account of the way the ancient Hebrewslived, through the story of David, the shepherd boy.In clear and simple prose, presents details of theclothing they constructed, the tents they built, thefood they harvested, and the music they enjoyed.Additional information about their lives is sharedthrough the stories of Moses, Ruth, and Joseph, thatare told to David. The book concludes with David’sencounter with Goliath and his friendship withJonathan.Ages 8-1065 pages $7.95
Famous Men of GreeceJohn H. Haaren and A. B. PolandAttractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of themost prominent characters in the history of ancientGreece, from legendary times to its fall in 146 B.C.Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and iswell calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthfulimagination.Ages 9-12234 pages $11.95
The Story of GreeceMary MacgregorStories from the history of ancient Greecebeginning with mythical and legendary storiesof gods and heroes and ending with the conquestsof Alexander the Great. Gives short accounts ofbattles and sieges, and of the men who madeGreece a great nation.Ages 10-14506 pages $16.95
Alexander the GreatJacob AbbottThe thrilling story of one of the most remarkablefigures in history. Recounts how Alexanderascended the Macedonian throne at the age of 20,overthrew his rival claimants, and then beganpreparations for the expedition against Persia.After defeating Darius, he proceeded to Egyptwhere he founded Alexandria, then turned backinto Asia, where he subdued the most powerfulnations, and in a span of eleven years conqueredalmost all of the known world. But, as his fortunesrose, his character deteriorated, and he diedunexpectedly at the age of 33.Ages 14-18199 pages $10.95
Stories of the Ancient GreeksCharles D. ShawDelightful collection of both mythological andhistorical stories of the ancient Greeks, in languagesimple enough for younger listeners, yet appealingto all ages. Provides an excellent introduction toancient Greece, beginning with 32 of the best-known myths, and then continuing with 32short stories of the historical era, arranged inchronological order. An extensive pronunciationguide is included.Ages 8-11304 pages $13.95
Stories of the East fromHerodotusAlfred J. ChurchEngaging narrative of stories from the History ofHerodotus, recounting the tale of Croesus and theFall of Sardis, chronicling the careers of Cyrus andCambyses, and, finally, documenting Darius’s riseto power. The author’s The Story of the Persian Warcontinues the account. Includes numerous blackand white illustrations from ancient frescoes andsculptures.Ages 12-15230 pages $10.95
The Story of the Persian WarAlfred J. ChurchStirring account of the Greeks’ encounters with thePersians in the 5th century B.C., including the battleof Marathon, the defense of Thermopylae, and thebattle of Salamis, all retold from the history ofHerodotus. Illustrations from sculptures and vasesaccompany the text.Ages 12-15211 pages $10.95
The Story of the GreeksHelene A. GuerberElementary history of Greece, made up principallyof stories about persons, giving at the same time aclear idea of the most important events in theancient world and calculated to enforce the lessonsof perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue thatare taught by the noble lives described. Beginningwith the legends of Jason, Theseus, and eventssurrounding the Trojan War, the narrative moveson to present the contrasting city-states of Spartaand Athens, the war against Persia, their conflictswith each other, the feats of Alexander the Great,and annexation by Rome.Ages 10-14365 pages $13.95
The Children’s PlutarchTales of the RomansF. J. GouldCollection of stories of ancient Romans skillfullyadapted from Plutarch’s Lives, with emphasisplaced on the characters of the individualsportrayed. Excellent as an introduction to thebiographies of Plutarch. Includes three black andwhite illustrations by Walter Crane.Ages 8-10166 pages $9.95
The Children’s PlutarchTales of the GreeksF. J. GouldTwenty-one stories of the ancient Greeksadapted for the younger reader from theadmirable biographies of Plutarch. Idealintroduction to the characters that figuredprominently in ancient Greece. Ages 8-10157 pages $9.95
Plutarch’s Lives for Boys andGirlsW. H. WestonSelected lives from Plutarch admirably retold byW. H. Weston, including six Greeks (Aristides,Themistocles, Pelopidas, Timoleon, Alexander,Philopoemen) and six Romans (Coriolanus, TiberiusGracchus, Caius Gracchus, Caius Marius, JuliusCaesar, and Brutus). Introductory material by thereteller sets each life in its historical context.Ages 10-14414 pages $14.95
Our Young Folks’ PlutarchRosalie KaufmanFifty retellings from Plutarch’s Lives skillfullyadapted for children. Includes the conquests ofAlexander the Great, how Demosthenes becamean orator, the conspiracy against Caesar, the life ofLycurgus the law-giver of Sparta, the exploits ofPyrrhus and others.Ages 10-14627 pages $19.95
Our Little Spartan Cousin ofLong AgoJulia Darrow CowlesEngaging account of the life of children in ancientSparta, where patriotism, heroism, and strength inbattle are the highest ideals. We discover how atage seven boys leave home to live in company with15 others, training to be Spartan soldiers throughrigorous physical and mental exercises. In additionto wrestling, running, and throwing the discus, wewatch them foraging for their food, gathering reedsfor their bedding, singing patriotic songs, and eat-ing at mess with their elders. Emphasis is on thetrue nobility and rugged simplicity of the Spartancharacter.Ages 8-10102 pages $8.95
Three Greek ChildrenAlfred J. ChurchWhen events during the Peloponnesian Wardemand it, the three children of Leon andElpinicé are dispatched quickly from their homein Athens to take refuge in Sparta. During theirsojourn there they learn much about Spartancustoms and hear stories from Spartan history,which, when added to their personal experienceof Athenian customs and stories of Athenianhistory, give a full picture of life in ancient Greeceas children experienced it in the 5th century B.C.Ages 9-11148 pages $9.95
Peeps at Many Lands: AncientGreeceJames BaikieThrough the eyes of a traveler to ancient Greece,we see how, by reason of geography, Greecebecame a land of city states. After examiningseveral different city states and their land andnaval forces, we watch all Greece come togetherfor the Olympic games. Turning our attention toAthens, we marvel at the theatre, architecture,and sculpture of the age of Pericles.Ages 9-12115 pages $8.95
Our Little Athenian Cousin ofLong Ago Julia Darrow CowlesVivid portrayal of the civic and home life of childrenin Athens during the reign of Pericles, when the artand architecture of ancient Greece were at theirheight. Through the eyes of Duris, son of thearchitect Phorion, and Hiero, son of the sculptorHermippos, we experience the Greek culture of thetimes as we accompany them on their journey fromhome to market-place, wonder at the Acropolis, visitschools and studios, observe festivals, and participatein the Olympic games.Ages 8-1091 pages $8.95
Streams of History: AncientGreece Ellwood W. KempPresents the chief geographical features ofGreece and historical sketches of the life of thepeople at four stages of their development: Ageof Homer, Persian Wars, Age of Pericles, andAge of Alexander the Great. Emphasizes Greece’sgrowth to a land of great beauty. ShowsAlexander’s influence in spreading Hellenisticculture through Egypt and Asia.Ages 9-1168 pages $7.95
Men of Old Greece Jennie HallA vivid picture of life in ancient Greece through thestories of four very different men. The reader hearshow Leonidas, raised under the strict system ofSparta, becomes king and leads his countrymen at thebattle of Thermopylae, and how Themistocles, inprompting the Athenians to build boats and escapeto Salamis, guides the Greeks to victory against thePersians. When Athens lay in ruins, the sculptorPhidias is instrumental in its rebuilding. It becomessuch a vibrant city that the philosopher Socrates,when arrested on a trumped-up charge, prefers todie, rather than to live anywhere other than Athens.Ages 8-11159 pages $9.95
Our Little Macedonian Cousinof Long Ago Julia Darrow CowlesThe story of Nearchus, who comes as a page to thecourt of King Philip of Macedon, where he befriendsthe young Alexander the Great. In company withother boys, Nearchus and Alexander divide theirtime between lessons, and gymnastic and militarydrill. We follow them on an all-night tramp underone instructor and share their joy when their newtutor, Aristotle, arrives. The story revolves aroundthe differing gifts of the boys and predictions aboutwhat fortune holds in store for each of them.Ages 8-1077 pages $8.95
The HeroesCharles KingsleyStories of the heroes of ancient Greece, told infine poetic prose. Includes accounts of Perseuswho slew Medusa the Gorgon, Jason who soughtthe Golden Fleece, and Theseus who slew theMinotaur. By preserving the Greek spirit in theretelling of these myths, Kingsley gives us plainstrength and seriousness, courage, steadfastness,and beauty. Dozens of attractive illustrations byT. H. Robinson enliven the text.Ages 9-12213 pages $10.95
Stories of Old GreeceEmma M. FirthSixteen Greek myths, especially selected andcarefully adapted for young listeners. Includes thestories of Arachne, Pandora, Clytie, Pandora, anda dozen other short myths. While the outlines ofthe stories come, for the most part, from theRoman poet Ovid, additional details are includedto enhance their appeal to children.Ages 8-1088 pages $7.95
Favorite Greek MythsLilian Stoughton HydeA lively retelling of 35 favorite Greek myths,ranging from the short stories of Phaeton,Arachne and Bellerophon to the longer tales ofJason and his quest for the Golden Fleece, thetwelve labors of Hercules, and Theseus andthe Minotaur. Provides excellent material forcultivating the child’s imagination and quickeninghis moral sense. Includes a complete guide to thepronunciation and explanation of unfamiliarnames.Ages 9-12229 pages $10.95
Gods and HeroesRobert Edward FrancillonOne of the best introductions to Greek mythologyfor children. Includes the stories of all the prominentgods and heroes, woven together into a continuousnarrative, ending with a full treatment of the twelvelabors of Hercules.Ages 8-12262 pages $11.95
Old Greek StoriesJames BaldwinDelightful retelling in simple language of thestories of the old Greek mythological heroes,and their encounters with Jupiter and the otherOlympians. While each story can be read indepen-dently, they can also be read as a continuousnarrative, with one story leading to the next.Includes the myths of Prometheus, Io, Cadmus,Perseus, and Theseus. A pronunciation guide andnumerous illustrations accompany the text.Ages 8-10179 pages $9.95
Old Greek Folk Stories ToldAnew Josephine Preston PeabodyA child’s first book of Greek tales containing manyof the shorter myths retold with exceptional literaryskill. Relates the stories of Prometheus, who broughtto earth the bright-eyed fire treasured by the gods; ofOrpheus, best of harpers; of the cunning Daedalus;the ambitious Phaethon; Apollo and Diana, andother gods and heroes of the olden time. Designed tosupplement the myths retold by Nathaniel Haw-thorne in A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales.Ages 8-10132 pages $8.95
A Wonder Book for Girls andBoysNathaniel HawthorneDelightful retelling of six Greek myths to a crowdof energetic youngsters by a master storyteller.Includes The Gorgon’s Head, The Golden Touch,The Paradise of Children, The Three Golden Apples,and The Miraculous Pitcher.Ages 9-12226 pages $10.95
Tanglewood TalesNathaniel HawthorneSequel to A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys bymaster storyteller Nathaniel Hawthorne. Six moreGreek myths retold by the fictional Eustace Brightto his enthusiastic throng of young listeners,namely The Minotaur, The Pygmies, The Dragon’sTeeth, Circe’s Palace, The Pomegranate Seeds, andThe Golden Fleece. Attractively illustrated by WillyPogany.Ages 9-12262 pages $11.95
Stories from Plato and OtherClassic WritersMary E. BurtTwenty-seven stories adapted for young childrenfrom selections of works of classic writers of theancient world. The stories were chosen by theauthor for their inspirational value, either ‘becausethey contained fine moral points, or else becausethey were poetic statements of natural phenomenawhich might enhance the study of natural science.’Writers represented in the collection include Plato,Homer, Hesiod, Aristophanes, Pliny, and Ovid.Ages 6-9122 pages $8.95
The Iliad for Boys and GirlsAlfred J. ChurchVigorous retelling of Homer’s Iliad, relating theincidents of the great siege of Troy, from the quarrelof the chiefs to the ransoming of Hector’s body.Ages 8-12172 pages $9.95
A Story of the Golden Age ofGreek HeroesJames BaldwinThis book paves the way to an enjoyable reading ofHomer’s Iliad and Odyssey, by presenting thelegends about the causes of the Trojan War woveninto a continuous narrative, ending where the storyof the Iliad begins. The youthful Odysseus is thehero, as he journeys to visit his grandfatherAutolycus, then Nestor and Menelaus, hearing theold stories as he goes.Ages 8-12293 pages $11.95
The Aeneid for Boys and GirlsAlfred J. ChurchRelates in vigorous prose the tale of Aeneas,the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escapedfrom the burning city of Troy and wandered theMediterranean for years before settling in Italy.Patterned after the Iliad and the Odyssey, theAeneid was composed as an epic poem by Virgil,to glorify the imperial city of Rome.Ages 8-12162 pages $9.95
Stories from the GreekTragediansAlfred J. ChurchThirteen strong, interesting tales from Greektragedy, admirably retold by Alfred J. Church andretaining remarkably well the spirit of the originals.Includes the stories of Alcestis, Medea, Antigone,Philoctetes, Agamemnon, Iphigenia, Electra, andOrestes among others.Ages 11-14201 pages $9.95
The Odyssey for Boys and GirlsAlfred J. ChurchLively retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, telling of thewanderings of Ulysses and his adventures with thegiant Cyclops and the enchantress Circe as he makeshis way home to his beloved Ithaca. There, afterslaying the suitors who have been wooing his wifePenelope, he is reunited with his family after twentylong years.Ages 8-12168 pages $9.95
The Story of RomeMary MacgregorA vivid account of the story of Rome from theearliest times to the death of Augustus, retold forchildren, chronicling the birth of a city and itsgrowth through storm and struggle to become agreat world empire. Gives short accounts of battlesand campaigns, and of the men who expanded theborders of the Roman empire to include all landsbordering the Mediterranean Sea.Ages 10-14593 pages $18.95
The Story of the RomansHelene A. GuerberElementary history of Rome, presenting short storiesof the great heroes, mythical and historical, fromAeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of thewestern empire. Around the famous characters ofRome are graphically grouped the great events withwhich their names will forever stand connected.Vivid descriptions bring to life the events narrated,making history attractive to the young, and awaken-ing their enthusiasm for further reading and study.Ages 10-14349 pages $13.95
Stories from Ancient RomeAlfred J. ChurchStories of the early days of Rome, from the time ofthe kings through the establishment of the republicand its struggles with other peoples on the Italianpeninsula, and concluding with the wars withCarthage.Ages 9-1299 pages $7.95
Stories from the History ofRomeEmily BeeslyStories from the history of Rome for the youngestchildren, selected with a view to illustrating the twosentiments most characteristic of Roman life: dutyto parents and duty to country.Ages 8-10122 pages $8.95
Famous Men of RomeJohn H. Haaren and A. B. PolandAttractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight ofthe most prominent characters in the history ofancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includesmost of the best known characters from the king-dom and republic of Rome, as well as the mostprominent personages from the imperial age. Eachstory is told in a clear, simple manner, and is wellcalculated to awaken and stimulate the youthfulimagination.Ages 9-12240 pages $11.95
Streams of History: AncientRome Ellwood W. KempPresents the geography of Italy and the life of Romeat three different periods of her growth: her infancy,her strong manhood, and her old age. Relates howRome in her early years established herself in Italy,then engaged in conflict with Carthage, her mostpowerful neighbor and enemy, and finally extendedher power all around the Mediterranean, givingto the world peace, law and order, and makingunconsciously a highway both for Greek cultureand for Christianity to spread to the West.Ages 9-1192 pages $7.95
The Burning of RomeAlfred J. ChurchVivid story of Rome in the days of Nero, beginningwith the burning of the city, seemingly ordered byNero himself. The narrative revolves around a setof characters who suffer acutely in the cruel persecu-tions of the Christians, set in motion by Nero afterthe fire to deflect blame for the conflagration fromhimself and fasten it on the Christians.Ages 12-15296 pages $12.95
Stories from LivyAlfred J. ChurchTales of early Roman history drawn from thegreatest of Roman historians, and admirably retoldby Alfred J. Church. Features stories of the foundingof Rome, the expulsion of kings, and the early daysof the republic.Ages 11-14196 pages $9.95
HannibalJacob AbbottAn account of the life of the famous Carthaginiangeneral who acquired distinction as a warrior by hisdesperate contests with the Romans. This livelytreatment of the Punic Wars graphically depictsHannibal’s crossing of the Alps with his elephants,the battles he waged in Italy, his eventual defeat,and the ultimate destruction of Carthage.Ages 12-18210 pages $10.95
Julius CaesarJacob AbbottA stirring account of one of the most controversialfigures in history, who, driven by ambition, rose topower in ancient Rome. Relates how Caesar, one ofthe three greatest generals in the ancient world, usedhis many victories on the battlefield to build hispower base in Rome, then how he increased hispopularity and won over many of his rivals throughdiplomacy, before being assassinated in the RomanSenate on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.Ages 12-18160 pages $10.95
RomulusJacob AbbottStory of the early days of Rome, beginning with theflight of Aeneas from Troy and his landing inLatium, continuing with the rivalry of Romulus andRemus, and culminating in the founding of Rome.Ages 12-18214 pages $10.95
Peeps at Many Lands: AncientRomeJames BaikieAn introduction to the ancient city of Rome, itsearly history, and how its geographical positionhelped it become the seat of the Roman Empire.Traveling to the city in A.D. 71 we witness thetriumph of Vespasian and Titus as well as thegames in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.And finally we learn that the secret to Rome’sgreatness is discipline, inculcated in her citizens bymilitary training and held up as an ideal in bothhome and civic life.Ages 9-12117 pages $8.95
Our Little Roman Cousin ofLong AgoJulia Darrow CowlesThrough the story of Marcus and his growthto manhood in the closing days of the RomanRepublic, we discover much about life and customsin ancient Rome. We accompany Marcus as helearns his lessons in school, joins his father on a tripto the Senate, pays a visit to his father’s farm, andwatches the triumph of a victorious general. Thecrowning moment comes when Marcus assumes thetoga, the mark of a Roman citizen.Ages 8-1084 pages $8.95
Our Little Carthaginian Cousinof Long AgoClara Vostrovsky WinlowThrough the story of Hanno, a boy of Carthage,we gain insight into the Carthaginians, a nation ofsea-farers and traders, who amassed so much wealthand power that they became Rome’s arch enemy.We follow Hanno on a voyage to the Tin Islandsand the Baltic, then on a series of adventures athome in Carthage, and finally his exploits withHannibal in Spain and Italy. Ages 8-1085 pages $8.95
The Story of the Middle AgesSamuel B. HardingRelates the history of the Middle Ages simply,directly, and entertainingly. The material is well-arranged and the selection of topics is excellent.Special attention is given to presenting the life ofthe people—peasant, noble, and court. A uniqueand valuable book.Ages 11-14217 pages $10.95
When Knights Were BoldEva March TappanSpirited and interesting picture of life in castles andmanors, monasteries and towns during the MiddleAges. The description of the customs of knights isespecially full. Chapter titles include Page, Squire,and Knight; The Knight’s Arms and Armor; Joustsand Tournaments; How to Capture a Castle; DailyLife in a Castle; Life on a Manor; Pilgrimages andCrusades; Military Orders, Monks, and Monasteries;Hermits, Friars, and Missionaries; Life in Town;Merchant Gilds and Craft Gilds; How Goods WereSold; Schools and Literature; Science and Medicine;and Architecture and the Arts. Ages 9-14324 pages $12.95
Heroes of the Middle AgesEva March TappanRecounts the stories of the most importantmovements in the history of Europe during theMiddle Ages and acquaints the reader with themost important figures in those scenes. Thefigures are grouped into seven periods: TheBarbarian Invasion, The Forming of the GermanicNations, The Teutonic Invasions, The Rise ofNationalities, The Crusades, The Time of Progressand Discovery, and The Struggles of the Nations.In the tapestry which the author weaves may betraced the history of the rise and fall of the variousnationalities and the circumstances and mode of lifeof each. Ages 11-14239 pages $10.95
The Story of EuropeH. E. MarshallPresents the broader movements of Europeanhistory, emphasizing the main factors which havegone into the formation and development of thevarious European states from the fall of the RomanEmpire to the Reformation. The history of Englandis included only when that country plays a prominentpart in the politics of Europe. A full treatment ofthe period immediately following the fall of theRoman Empire is given, since that period providesthe necessary key to future developments. Maps,timelines, and genealogy charts of the various royalhouses of Europe contribute to making this book anexcellent resource for the study of the Middle Agesin Europe. Ages 14-18336 pages $13.95
Streams of History: TheMiddle Ages Ellwood W. KempPresents the geographical conditions of Europeand their influence on the development of theTeutonic ideal of individual liberty. Then describesthe influence of Christianity and the role of themonastery in preserving culture and setting highstandards. Explains next how Roman, Christian,and Teutonic ideas mingled together in thedevelopment of Feudalism and the Feudal castle.Finally, relates how the crusades united the peopleof Western Europe in their first great enterpriseand reopened the historical roadway to the arts,the ideas, and luxuries of the East. Ages 10-1279 pages $7.95
Stories from the CrusadesJanet Harvey KelmanBrings the Crusades to life through stories of itsmost famous participants. Relates how Peter theHermit leads the first crusade; three kings ofEurope, King Richard the Lionhearted of England,King Philip of France, and the Emperor Frederickof Germany, join efforts in the third crusade; andKing Louis of France launches the last crusade.Ages 9-1276 pages $7.95
Famous Men of the MiddleAgesJohn H. Haaren and A. B. PolandAttractive biographical sketches of thirty-three ofthe most prominent characters in the history of theMiddle Ages, from the time of the barbarianinvasions to the invention of the printing press.Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and iswell calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthfulimagination.Ages 9-12249 pages $11.95
The Discovery of New WorldsM. B. SyngeBook II of the Story of the World series. Relates therise and fall of the Roman Empire, the middle agesin Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, andfinally the age of exploration, and the establishmentof trade with the Far East. The book concludes withthe discoveries of Columbus and the Spanish settle-ments in the New World.Ages 10-18238 pages $11.95
Gabriel and the Hour BookEvaleen SteinRelates the story of the making of an hour book asa wedding gift from King Louis of France to LadyAnne of Brittany and the good fortune it broughtto little Gabriel, Brother Stephen’s color grinder.Ages 8-1087 pages $7.95
The Little DukeCharlotte M. YongeAn inspiring story of Richard the Fearless(943-996) who became Duke of Normandy atthe age of 8. Relates the perils of his childhood,both at home in Normandy and during hiscaptivity at the court of France, and how at longlast he came to embrace the values his fatherespoused.Ages 9-12171 pages $9.95
Our Little Norman Cousin ofLong Ago Evaleen SteinA story of Normandy in the time of William theConqueror, giving a vivid picture of manners andcustoms through the eyes of two boys of thecourt. Describes castle life, dress, amusements,training for knighthood, and other aspects offeudal life. Also relates stories of William’s earlydays, as well as tales of his Northmen forefathers,Duke Robert the Magnificent, Little DukeRichard, and Rolf the Ganger. Ages 8-1097 pages $8.95
Otto of the Silver HandHoward PyleA stirring tale of medieval Germany in the days ofrobber barons and deadly feuds. The kidnapping ofOtto, his adventures among the rough soldiers, andhis daring rescue, make for a spirited and thrillingstory. The author says of his tale that it “is of alittle boy who lived and suffered in those darkmiddle ages; of how he saw both the good and thebad of men, and of how, by gentleness and loveand not by strife and hatred, he came at last tostand above other men and to be looked up to byall.” Vigorous illustrations by the author add muchto the interest of the book. Ages 11-14149 pages $9.95
Our Little Frankish Cousin ofLong Ago Evaleen SteinThrough the eyes of Rainolf, a boy at the courtof Charlemagne, we catch a glimpse of life in theFrankish kingdom, including dress, occupations,and amusements. We learn how Charlemagnebrought Alcuin from England to establish schoolsin his kingdom and how he encouraged thedevelopment of the arts, including the recitationof poetry such as the Song of Roland. We hearabout Einhard, a close associate of Charlemagne,who wrote a biography of him after his death.Finally, we travel to Rome to see Charlemagnecrowned Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Dayin A.D. 800. Ages 8-1078 pages $8.95
Our Little Crusader Cousin ofLong Ago Evaleen SteinThe story of Hugh, page to King Richard theLion-Hearted of England, and Raymond, page toCount William of France, and their adventures inPalestine during the third crusade. Through theireyes we see how, even with all their quarrels andfailures, the men of the third crusade left a lastingrecord of gallant and heroic deeds.Ages 8-10113 pages $8.95
Men of IronHoward PyleThe thrilling story, set in England in the time ofHenry IV, of how Myles Falworth advances toknighthood and through “trial by battle” restoresthe fallen fortunes of his family. With breathlessexcitement, the reader follows the adventures ofthe hero, sympathizing with him in his troubles,fighting in his battles, and rejoicing in his goodfortunes.Ages 10-14299 pages $12.95
The Story of Rolf and theViking’s Bow Allen FrenchRelates the thrilling exploits of Rolf in the land ofthe Vikings: how he becomes an outlaw, and athrall, and at long last gains his freedom andavenges the unlawful slaying of his father. Throughhis trials Rolf is challenged to grow in manliness,developing courage, self-control, patriotism, andperseverance, and in the end rising above the feudthat has consumed him for so long. The story,inspired by Icelandic sagas, serves as an excellentintroduction to the prevailing values of the Vikingera. Ages 11-14251 pages $10.95
Our Little Celtic Cousin ofLong Ago Evaleen SteinThe story of Ferdiad, a boy of Ireland, in thetime of High King Brian Boru, when the Daneswere pillaging the Irish countryside. How hisfoster-father Angus becomes poet to the HighKing and how Ferdiad himself recovers a losttreasure. Gives a glimpse into the customs andsocial life of the Celts, with special emphasis ontheir artistic achievements, including the Bookof Kells and the stories of Cuculain.Ages 8-1085 pages $8.95
The Story of David LivingstoneVautier GoldingA clear, simple account of Livingstone’s pioneerwork in Africa as explorer, medical missionary, andsuppressor of the slave trade. Describes the horrorsof the slave trade and Livingstone’s efforts to thwartthe slave traders in Africa and to bring awareness ofthe dire situation to the people in England andaround the world. Emphasizes his indomitablecourage and persistence in the face of countlessdifficulties to achieve his lifelong goal of doing asmuch good as he could for those most in need of it.A volume in the highly-acclaimed Children’s Heroesseries, edited by John Lang.Ages 8-1281 pages $7.95
The Story of Sir Walter RaleighMargaret Duncan KellyRelates the story of Raleigh from his boyhooddays on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploitsin Ireland and his unexpected entry into the courtof Queen Elizabeth. We travel with him as hepursues the ships of the Spanish Armada andmakes voyages to the New World in search ofgold and lands to settle. We see his efforts cometo naught and hear how he is relegated to theTower of London where he spends the last yearsof his life. Includes the fabled story of the velvetcloak and the role Raleigh played in introducingpotatoes and tobacco to the Old World.Ages 8-1292 pages $7.95
The Story of ColumbusGladys M. ImlachRelates the story of Columbus from his earlydays in Genoa, Italy, dreaming of a life at sea,his daring plan, and its eventual acceptance byFerdinand and Isabella, to his discovery of theNew World, followed by subsequent voyages ofexploration, and reverses of fortune. Emphasison character traits that enabled Columbus toachieve what no other man dared, despite repeatedstruggles and disappointments.Ages 8-1292 pages $7.95
Streams of History: The NewWorld Ellwood W. KempRelates how Spain, France, and England struggledfor mastery of the New World in the sixteenth,seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Explainswhy Spain and France failed in the struggle, whileEngland prevailed. Demonstrates how the newideas, brought to the shores of America by theEnglish colonists, express themselves in theDeclaration of Independence, the AmericanRevolution, and, greatest of all, the United StatesConstitution. Ages 12-1888 pages $7.95
A Book of Discovery M. B. SyngeA fascinating account of the world’s famousexplorers, including the early travelers in ancienttimes, the discovery of the New World, explorationsin Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to theArctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell partof their story in their own words. Amply illustratedwith reproductions of early maps and charts, aswell as old woodcuts, drawings, paintings, andminiatures. Emphasis is placed on the explorers’‘record of splendid endurance, of hardshipsbravely borne, of silent toil, of courage andresolution unequalled in the annals of mankind,of self-sacrifice unrivalled and faithful lives laidungrudgingly down.’ Ages 12-18527 pages $17.95
Viking Tales Jennie HallWe follow the fortunes of Harald from the timehe is given his own thrall at the cutting of hisfirst tooth, through his exploits as a vikingadventurer, to his crowning as King of Norway.Then population pressures at home and eagernessfor adventure and booty from other landscombine to drive some of the bolder Vikings toset forth from their native land. Sailing everwestward across the Atlantic, they hop along thechain of islands that loosely connects Norway withAmerica in search of home and adventure.Ages 6-9151 pages $8.95
Stories of the Gorilla CountryPaul du ChailluStories of the thrilling adventures and hair-raisingescapes of Paul du Chaillu during his years ofventuring into the interior of equatorial Africa,encountering animals and sights no white man hadseen before. The accounts of his interactions withgorillas, snakes, and ants are especially engaging.Ages 11-14294 pages $12.95
The Story of H. M. StanleyVautier GoldingA native Welshman transplanted to America,Stanley (1841-1904) seemed without purpose tohis life until his historic meeting with DavidLivingstone in central Africa. Profoundly touchedby Livingstone during their travels together,Stanley resolved to take up Livingstone’s workof exploration after his death in 1873. Relates thestory of how Stanley and his crew labor downthe great river which turns out to be the Congo,surmounting countless obstacles along the way,including poisoned arrows, cannibals, scanty foodsupplies, scorpions and boa constrictors, and milesof cataracts. Ages 8-1284 pages $7.95
Stories of the PilgrimsMargaret B. PumphreyBeginning with Queen Anne’s visit to Scrooby Inn,tells in story form of the everyday life of the Pilgrimsin England and Holland, of their voyage on theMayflower and their adventures in the New World.The Brewster children and other Pilgrim boys andgirls are the center of interest. A wonderful book toread aloud in the weeks before Thanksgiving.Ages 6-10240 pages $10.95
Boys and Girls of ColonialDays Carolyn Sherwin BaileyAn engaging collection of stories for the youngerchild, introducing him to activities and occupationsof boys and girls in the colonial era. Focuseson children who responded with courage andresourcefulness when faced with unexpectedcircumstances and whose efforts played a keyrole in the safeguarding of their families andtheir communities. Famous personages of thetime, including Benjamin Franklin and GeorgeWashington, figure in several of the stories.Ages 7-9140 pages $9.95
Stories of Great Americans forLittle AmericansEdward EgglestonVery simply told stories of warriors, statesmen,explorers, scientists, inventors, men and womenof letters, and others. Featured are Marquette inIowa, Penn and the Indians, Thomas Smith andthe beginning of rice culture in South Carolina,Franklin and the ants, Putnam and the wolf, anddozens of other stories.Ages 7-9156 pages $9.95
American History Stories,Volume IMara L. PrattStories of early exploration and founding ofAmerican colonies, conflicts over religion, andtroubles with the Indians, culminating in theFrench and Indian War.Ages 8-12168 pages $9.95
America FirstLawton B. EvansCollection of one hundred action-packed stories,covering the range of American history, fromthe first visit of Leif the Lucky to the exploits ofSergeant York in World War I. In relating thelong, thrilling story of the trials and triumphs of thepioneers and patriots, the author aims to gratify thelove of children for the dramatic and picturesque,to satisfy them with stories that are true, and tomake them familiar with the great characters in thehistory of their own country. Ages 8-12450 pages $15.95
Richard of JamestownJames OtisFollow the fortunes of orphan Richard Mutton ashe travels to the New World with Captain JohnSmith and takes up residence with him in the newcolony of Jamestown. See the struggles they gothrough to keep a roof over their heads and foodon the table while the majority of their fellowcolonists shirk the work of establishing thecolony for the pursuit of gold. Observe how theirrelationships with the native Americans changeover time and how, when they are just on thepoint of abandoning the colony, a new contingentof colonists arrives to bring fresh hope to theJamestown settlement. Numerous black and whiteillustrations complement the text.. Ages 8-10156 pages $9.95
Peter of New AmsterdamJames OtisThe story of the Dutch colony at New Amsterdam,through the eyes of the young lad Peter. Relates itssettlement by the West India Company under theleadership of Peter Minuit, their transactions withthe Indians including the purchase of the island ofManhattan, their overthrow of the Swedish forts tothe south, and their surrender to English forces in1664. The portrait of the contrasting figures ofPeter Minuit and Peter Stuyvesant enlivens thenarrative. Numerous black and white illustrationscomplement the text.. Ages 8-10150 pages $9.95
American History Stories,Volume IIMara L. PrattTales of Revolutionary times, including the causesof the American Revolution, the daring exploitsof those defending liberty, the early battles, thestruggles of the army, and the heroes who led thecolonists to victory.Ages 8-12169 pages $9.95
This Country of OursH. E. MarshallStories from the history of the United Statesbeginning with a full account of exploration andsettlement and ending with the presidency ofWoodrow Wilson. The 99 chapters are groupedunder 7 headings: Stories of Explorers andPioneers, Stories of Virginia, Stories of NewEngland, Stories of the Middle and SouthernColonies, Stories of the French in America, Storiesof the Struggle for Liberty, and Stories of theUnited States under the Constitution. Ages 10-14615 pages $19.95
Four Great AmericansJames BaldwinAn engaging introduction to four of the greatestAmericans—George Washington, BenjaminFranklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln.Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yetwith many interesting details, and a glimpse isgiven of the trials and successes which combinedto mold their character and afford such stirringexamples for the youth of today. The stories arepatriotic in every line, readable in every paragraph,and inspire the reader to the best thoughts anddeeds. Ages 9-12184 pages $9.95
American History Stories,Volume IV Mara L. PrattStories of the great conflict from the time Lincolnbecame president and the southern states seceded,through the battles of Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam,Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, until the closeof the war. Includes poems, songs, andillustrations commemorating the events.Ages 8-12197 pages $9.95
Streams of History: TheUnited States Ellwood W. KempShows how the consciousness and sentiment ofunion gradually grew in the minds of the Americanpeople from 1789, when the Constitution wasestablished through 1865, when it was decided bythe Civil War that the United States is in reality anindissoluble union. Emphasizes the developmentof freedom: freedom of religion, freedom of labor,freedom of the press, freedom of the ballot, andfreedom of education. Encourages the reader toenlarge and develop the principles of libertybequeathed to him by carefully preserving anddiffusing these liberties among his fellow men.Ages 12-1853 pages $7.95
In My Youth James BaldwinA decidedly different autobiography, originallypublished under the pseudonym Robert Dudley,eventually revealed to be James Baldwin. A portrayalof life in rural Indiana in the middle of the 19th cen-tury it certainly is, but it is so much more. In thewords of Mr. Howland, an editor for the originalpublisher, "It is difficult to describe just what there isso remarkable about this book, but it is undeniablywonderful. It is literature. It is a strange combinationof autobiography and fiction, and records only thesimplest happenings -- the life of people in the Indi-ana backwoods, the primitive life, the commonplaceexperiences, the visits between neighbors. To tellabout it in this way does not make it sound remark-able, yet it is. The style is simple and clear; there is aquiet humor running through it, and in other placesthe reading brings tears to the eyes." Ages 10-12554 pages $18.95
Builders of Our Country:Book II Gertrude van Duyn SouthworthA lively account of American history told through31 biographies, beginning with Patrick Henryat the start of the Revolution and ending withAndrew Carnegie at the close of the 19th century.The biographies are so chosen as to acquaint thereader with the chief personages and events in ournational life, by including many vivid pictures ofeach. Ages 10-12319 pages $13.95
American History Stories,Volume III Mara L. PrattAnecdotes from the time Washington became presi-dent through the War of 1812, the rise ofAndrew Jackson, and the sectional differencesleading to the Civil War. Numerous black and whiteillustrations complement the text.Ages 8-12165 pages $9.95
The Young Citizen's ReaderPaul Reinsch and Lisa RippertonDescribes the essential methods of political actionat the town, state, and national level to lead boysand girls to notice and understand what is goingon about them. Attention is then directed to thestructure of the state in all its parts with a view toinforming intelligent action in matters of politics.Ages 11-14204 pages $12.95
In the Days of Queen ElizabethEva March TappanStory of the life of Queen Elizabeth, the famousEnglish sovereign who guided the ship of state withconsummate skill through the troubled waters of thelatter half of the sixteenth century. Includes storiesof English voyages of exploration and the defeat ofthe Spanish armada.Ages 11-15226 pages $10.95
In the Days of Queen VictoriaEva March TappanStory of the life of Queen Victoria, a well-belovedwoman who became queen at eighteen and fornearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain.Relates her training for the monarchy and theexemplary way she executed her duties, whilemanaging a household of nine children.Ages 11-15261 pages $10.95
Scotland’s StoryH. E. MarshallA child’s history of Scotland, from legendary daysthrough the time when the kingdoms of Scotlandand England were joined together. Relates invigorous prose the thrilling exploits of the heroesand heroines who defended Scotland from itsEnglish invaders. Includes the stories of Macbeth,William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, Mary Queenof Scots, the poet king and the beautiful lady of thegarden, the Glen of Weeping and many others.Ages 10-18531 pages $17.95
In the Days of William theConquerorEva March TappanStory of the life of William the Conqueror, tellingof his boyhood in Normandy, beset by dangers,of his knighting by the King of France and of theafter-deeds which made him famous, including theconquest of England.Ages 11-15239 pages $10.95
In the Days of Alfred the GreatEva March TappanStory of the life of Alfred the Great, how at twenty-two he inherited a land overrun by savage pirates,—a restless, ignorant, defenseless land, and how hefought the Danes and restored the country to acondition of peace and safety.Ages 11-15230 pages $10.95
The Children of the New ForestFrederick MarryatAn engaging adventure story set in England duringthe time of the Civil War when King Charles wasdeposed and the Roundheads were vying with theCavaliers. The central characters are the four childrenof staunch Royalist Colonel Beverley killed in battlewhile fighting for King Charles. Through the effortsof aged forester Jacob Armitage, the children escapethe burning of their ancestral home and take upresidence with him in his cottage in the New Forest.As his “grandchildren” they take eagerly to thepeasant life and learn to provide for themselves.Against all odds they deftly maneuver throughthe treacherous landscape of the times, eventuallyrecovering their family estate. Ages 9-12351 pages $12.95
Our Island StoryH. E. MarshallA child’s history of England from earliest legendarytimes delightfully retold. Beginning with the storiesof Albion and Brutus, it relates all the interestinglegends and hero tales in which the history ofEngland abounds through the end of the reign ofQueen Victoria.Ages 9-12653 pages $19.95
Our Empire StoryH. E. MarshallVivid and picturesque account of the principalevents in the building of the British Empire. Tracesthe development of the British colonies from daysof discovery and exploration through settlement andestablishment of government. Includes stories of thefive chief portions of the Empire: Canada, Australia,New Zealand, South Africa, and India.Ages 10-16592 pages $19.95
The Struggle for Sea PowerM. B. SyngeBook IV of the Story of the World series. Focuseson the age of empire and world colonization. Thehistories of European colonies in America,Australia, South Africa, and India are related. Alsocovered are the Revolution in America, the FrenchRevolution, and campaigns of Napoleon.Ages 12-18262 pages $11.95
The Awakening of EuropeM. B. SyngeBook III of the Story of the World series. Coversthe Reformation in Germany, the Netherlands,France, and England, as well as the settlement ofcolonies in America. The rise of England and theNetherlands as sea powers, and the correspondingfall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria,and the German states are also related.Ages 11-18255 pages $11.95
The Growth of the BritishEmpireM. B. SyngeBook V of the Story of the World Series. Treats therevolutions in South America and Mexico, the BoerWar in South Africa, and the exploration of CentralAfrica, the Greek and Italian wars for independence,the Crimean War, the American Civil War, theopening of trade with Japan and China, and therebellion in India.Ages 13-18270 pages $11.95
Streams of History: TheRenaissance and ReformationEllwood W. KempPresents three great movements that broughtEurope out of the Middle Ages and intoModernity: The Renaissance; The Growth of theEnglish Constitution and, especially, The Growthof the English Parliament; and The Reformation.Focuses on the conflict between the principle ofself-government and the principle of despoticgovernment to determine which should rule anddirect the lives of men. Ages 10-1462 pages $7.95
The Netherlands Mary MacgregorStory of the struggle for religious liberty in theNetherlands. By the middle of the sixteenth centurythe little country of the Netherlands was standing atbay, defying those who, with the aid of inquisitionsand edicts, were trying to stamp out all who wouldnot subscribe to the Roman Catholic faith. The fightwas long and desperate, but it was fought to thedeath by the Provinces, under the leadership of thehero and liberator of the Netherlands, William ofOrange. Often baffled and even beaten, William theSilent struggled on through failure to victory, givinghis time, his possessions, and even his life for thesake of his country. Admirable retelling of thenarratives given in Motley’s Dutch Republic andPrescott’s Philip II. Ages 13-18355 pages $13.95
Our Empire StoryH. E. MarshallVivid and picturesque account of the principalevents in the building of the British Empire. Tracesthe development of the British colonies from daysof discovery and exploration through settlementand establishment of government. Includes storiesof the five chief portions of the Empire: Canada,Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India.Ages 10-16592 pages $19.95
Florence NightingaleLaura E. RichardsInspiring story of Florence Nightingale from herearliest days as privileged daughter of an Englishsquire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as ayoung girl her nursing talents were evident as shedoctored her dolls and ministered to sickly animals.With the training she received at hospitals on theContinent, she was ready when the call to theCrimea came. Facing unspeakable filth and disorga-nization, she and her staff of nurses cared forthousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earningtheir undying gratitude. Focuses on her preparation,her heroic and patriotic service during the Crimeanwar, and her life of service thereafter. Ages 11-14129 pages $8.95
The Story of NapoleonH. E. MarshallA thrilling account of Napoleon’s rise to power,from his humble beginnings on the island ofCorsica to emperor over half of Europe. Focuseson his military exploits, including his victories inbattle after battle, followed by his exile to the islandof Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrousRussian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, andhis last days on the lonely island of St. Helena.Ages 8-1287 pages $7.95
In God’s GardenAmy SteedmanEngaging stories for children of Saints Ursula,Benedict, Christopher, Catherine of Siena, Augustineof Hippo, Augustine of Canterbury, Cecilia, Giles,Nicholas, Faith, Cosmo and Damian, Martin,George, and Francis of Assisi. Attractivelyillustrated.Ages 6-10162 pages $9.95
Our Island SaintsAmy SteedmanGentle stories of saints who lived their lives ofservice in the British Isles during the Middle Ages.Includes tales of St. Alban, St. Patrick, St. Bridget,St. Cuthbert, St. Columba, St. Margaret of Scotland,and others.Ages 6-10192 pages $9.95
God's Troubadour, The Storyof St. Francis of AssisiSophie JewettRelates how the gay, courtly young soldier becamea knight of Jesus Christ, vowed devotion to LadyPoverty and proved himself the “little brother” toall men and even to the birds and beasts.Ages 7-1084 pages $7.95
The Early Church, fromIgnatius to AugustineGeorge HodgesAn engaging introduction to the history of the earlychurch from its emergence in the Mediterraneanworld dominated by Rome until the fall of Romein the age of Augustine. Relates the story ofChristianity’s struggle for life during the early daysof persecution; the defence of the faith againstprejudice, heresy, and rivalry; the Arian debate; therise of monasticism in the east and in the west;and the influence of Ambrose, Chrysostom, andAugustine. Ages 14-18263 pages $11.95
Saints and Heroes to the Endof the Middle AgesGeorge HodgesAn excellent introduction to the history of thechurch through portraits of twenty of the mostimportant saints and heroes of the faith from thethird century A.D. to the time of the Reformation.Includes Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose,Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict,Gregory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne,Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton,Dominic, Francis, Wycliffe, Hus, and Savonarola.Ages 11-14179 pages $9.95
Saints and Heroes Since theMiddle AgesGeorge HodgesAn engaging introduction to the history of thechurch from the Reformation to modern times,taking up the story where Saints and Heroes to theEnd of the Middle Ages leaves off. Relates the storiesof 14 saints and heroes and the contributions theymade to their faith traditions. Covers Luther, More,Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, Williamthe Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cromwell, Bunyan, Fox,and Wesley.Ages 11-14204 pages $9.95
The Pilgrim’s ProgressJohn BunyanThe wonderful adventures of Christian, thePilgrim, on the King’s highway. How he passedthe lions and fought a dragon; escaped fromthe prison of Giant Despair; visited the PalaceBeautiful and the shepherds of the DelectableMountain, and, crossing the dark river, enteredin triumph the Celestial City. One of the threegreat allegories of the world’s literature, theexperiences of the Christian life, cast into theform of a story of a man who journeyed fromthis world to the next, have fresh interest foreach generation of readers. Richly adorned bythe Rhead brothers with decorative borders andmany elaborate full-page illustrations. 8.5 x 11inches. Ages 9-18184 pages $10.95
Stories of Beowulf Told to theChildrenH. E. MarshallThe Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent Englishprose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relateshow Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, cameto Daneland and how he overcame Grendel, theogre, and the waterwitch; also how the fire dragonwarred with the Goth folk and how Beowulf foughthis last fight.Ages 8-1074 pages $7.95
Stories of Robin Hood Told tothe ChildrenH. E. MarshallStories of Robin Hood in a lively retelling thatchronicles the events of the time in which RobinHood lived. Describes how and why he came to livein the Greenwood, and the adventures he had therewith Little John, Maid Marian, and the Sheriff ofNottingham.Ages 8-10103 pages $7.95
Stories of Siegfried Told to theChildrenMary MacgregorSiegfried is the central character in this legend,skillfully adapted from the Nibelung, an old Germanpoem, full of strange adventures of tiny dwarves andstalwart mortals. In this retelling of the ancientlegend, Siegfried wins the accursed Rhinelandtreasure, takes Kriemhild as bride, and comes to anuntimely end, passing the curse of the Rhinegold onto his enemies.Ages 8-1098 pages $7.95
Stories of Roland Told to theChildrenH. E. MarshallTen illustrated stories from the song of Roland,simply but effectively told, relating how Roland andOliver died, of Charlemagne’s vengeance on Marsilthe Saracen and of the punishment of the traitorGanelon. The treatment is romantic, the stylepicturesque.Ages 8-1088 pages $7.95
Heroes Every Child ShouldKnowHamilton Wright MabieInspiring stories of heroes from various times andplaces relating their daring deeds, prompted bytheir high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are includedfrom Greek mythology and David and Daniel fromthe Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the Mid-dle Ages are St. George, King Arthur, Sir Galahad,Siegfried, Roland, Robin Hood, The Cid, and Wil-liam Tell. Historical persons such as Alfred theGreat, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robert theBruce, and Robert E. Lee round out the collection.Ages 9-12379 pages $13.95
The SampoJames BaldwinFar away in the Frozen Land in the long ago time amaster wizard forged the wonderous sampo or millof fortune, which ground out all sorts of treasuresand gave wealth and power to its owner. This story,retold from the Finnish Kalevala, tells of the makingof this mill and the adventures of the heroes whosought to gain possession of it.Ages 11-14302 pages $12.95
The Story of SiegfriedJames BaldwinLegends of the Nibelungen hero, Siegfried, full ofthe mystery, awe, and poetry of the northern lands.They tell of how Siegfried forged the wondroussword, Balmung, of his riding through flaming fireto awaken the maiden, Brunhild, and of the manyother strange and daring deeds which he wrought.Many of the Norse myths are interwoven in thetale. The best rendition for children of the Siegfriedlegends, based on the Eddas, the Volsung Saga, andthe Nibelungen-lied.Ages 11-14303 pages $12.95
The Story of RolandJames BaldwinHere are related the daring feats and great exploitsof Roland, worthiest of the barons of France in thetime of Charlemagne, and those of Oliver andReinold and Ogier the Dane, all heroes who werehis companions in arms and who rivalled him in thenumber and greatness of their exploits. The story isculled from the works of song-writers and poets offive centuries and in as many languages.Ages 11-14406 pages $14.95
The Book of LegendsHorace Elisha ScudderLegends to supplement Fifty Famous Stories Retold.Includes the stories of St. George and the Dragon,William Tell, King Cophetua, St. Christopher, TheWandering Jew, and the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus,retold in fine English prose.Ages 7-1076 pages $7.95
King Arthur and His KnightsMaude Radford WarrenTwenty-one stories from the Arthurian legendsspecially selected and adapted for children and toldin simple well-written prose. The stirring tales ofthese chivalrous knights awaken the reader’sadmiration for courage and gentleness and highsense of honor essential in all ages.Ages 9-12211 pages $9.95
Page, Esquire, and KnightMarion Florence LansingPresents the best stories of all periods of chivalry,from the days of the founding of the Round Table tothe death of Chevalier Bayard. It sets forth in simplestory form the development and progress of knight-hood from the time of St. George, who won his spursby killing the dragon, to the founding, a thousandyears later, of the order which bore his name andembodied in its ritual the highest ceremonial ofchivalry. With its explanation of the meaning of thedegrees of knighthood, its description of quests andtourneys, and its outline of the great events ofchivalry, this volume will serve as a good introduc-tion to the later reading of Arthurian and otherromances, and of the history of Charlemagne's warsand the crusades. Ages 10-12139 pages $8.95
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The Red Indian Fairy BookFrances Jenkins OlcottA choice collection of Native American myths andlegends carefully selected from many sources. Mostare nature stories telling about birds, beasts, flowers,and rocks of our American meadows, prairies, andforests. The tales are arranged according to the seasonswith several stories offered for each month of the year.There are some for early spring, when the maple sapmounts, and the arbutus blooms under the snow; forlater spring, when the birds nest, and the wild flowersblow; for summer, with its heat, storms, fishing, andcanoeing; for autumn with its corn, nuts, and harvestfeast; for winter, with its ice, snow, and adventures. Acomprehensive subject index for use by teachers andstorytellers is included. Ages 8-12304 pages $12.95
The Book of Nature MythsFlorence HolbrookOver fifty short myths about animals, birds, andnatural subjects, suitable for the child’s own readingin the second grade. These naive explanations of thephenomena of nature given by early peoples are toldin a simple, yet interesting fashion and appeal to thechild’s sense of wonder about the same phenomena.Most of the myths are drawn from Native Americansources, but a few Greek and Japanese myths arealso included. Written as a sequel to The HiawathaPrimer with a gradual increase in both vocabularyand complexity of expression. Ages 7-10175 pages $9.95
In the Days of GiantsAbbie Farwell BrownStrength and joy of life ever marked the doings ofthe old Norse gods and heroes. These qualitiesabound in these stories of Norse mythology retoldin a simple direct fashion appealing to youngerchildren. Tells among other things how FatherOdin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of thedeath of Baldur, and of the other doings of the godsand goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and whiteillustrations complement the narrative.Ages 9-11190 pages $9.95
The King of Ireland’s SonPadraic ColumA romance of unusual beauty and simplicity,having all the traditional elements of the folk taleand all its magic and wonder. In vigorous andrhythmic prose, the author recounts the adventur-ous wooing of Fedelma, the enchanter's daughter,by the King of Ireland's son, and relates the manystrange adventures they had on their journeyhome, weaving many short tales from the Gaelictradition into the fabric of the narrative. A bookof uncommon beauty in form and content, withillustrations and decorations in black and white byWilly Pogany. Ages 8-12291 pages $12.95
READING-LITERATURE:The Primer Free and TreadwellIntroductory volume in the series of Reading-Literature readers, whose purpose is to trainchildren in reading and appreciating literaturethrough the reading of literature. Contains nineof the best folk tales, true to the original, and yetwritten in such a simple style that children canquickly begin reading the real story. Includes TheLittle Red Hen, The Gingerbread Boy, The OldWoman and Her Pig, The Boy and the Goat, ThePancake, Chicken Little, Three Billy Goats Gruff,Little Tuppens, and Little Spider’s First Web.Attractive black and white illustrations are appealingto children. Ages 5-8112 pages $8.95
READING-LITERATURE:First Reader Free and TreadwellSecond volume in the series of Reading-Literaturereaders, whose purpose is to train children in read-ing and appreciating literature through the readingof literature. Contains thirteen of the best folk tales,of gradually increasing difficulty, and 33 of the bestrhymes and jingles suitable for young children.Includes The Three Little Pigs, The Cat and theMouse, The Bremen Band, The Straw Ox, TheTown Mouse and the Country Mouse, Little TwoEyes, Little Half Chick, The Fisherman and HisWife, The Sheep and the Pig and others.Attractive black and white illustrations areappealing to children. Ages 6-8126 pages $8.95
READING-LITERATURE:Third Reader Free and TreadwellContinues with folk and fairy stories, and introducesthe wonder tale, which becomes the dominant note,while the fable gives place to more extended andmore modern animal stories. The poetry begins withthe group from Stevenson, whom the children havealready learned to enjoy. Then follow selectionsfrom Lydia Maria Child, Lucy Larcom, EugeneField, and a score of others dealing mainly withchildren’s interests in animals and other forms ofnature. With this series of books, besides merelylearning to read, the child has the joy of reading thebest in the language, and he is forming his taste forall subsequent reading. Attractive black and whiteillustrations are appealing to children. Ages 8-9246 pages $10.95
READING-LITERATURE:Second Reader Free and TreadwellIntroduces fables and fairy stories and continuesfolk tales and simple poems. The material isorganized: a group of fables, several groups of folkand fairy stories, a group of Mother Goose, ofRossetti, of Stevenson, and so on; so that the childmay get a body, not a mere bit, of one kind ofmaterial before passing to another. Thus from thefirst he is trained to associate related literature andto organize what he reads. Attractive black andwhite illustrations are appealing to children.Ages 7-8184 pages $9.95
Jataka TalesEllen C. BabbittEighteen fables from the Jatakas of India, skillfullyretold and attractively illustrated. Includes TheMonkey and the Crocodile, The Merchant of Seri,The Turtle Who Wouldn't Stop Talking, TheFoolish Timid Rabbit, The Banyan Deer, andothers.Ages 7-1076 pages $7.95
More Jataka TalesEllen C. BabbittTwenty-one more fables from the Jataka tradition ofIndia, compiled at the request of children captivatedby the charm of the stories in Jataka Tales, retold bythe same author and illustrated by the same artist.Ages 7-1074 pages $7.95
The Book of Fables and FolkStories Horace E. ScudderA choice collection of old folk tales and fables,attractively arranged and illustrated. Between each ofthe longer tales appear several short fables, offeringa varied reading experience for the young reader forwhom it is intended. Ages 6-9168 pages $9.95
Indian Fables P. V. Ramaswami RajuAn appealing collection of more than a hundredIndian fables that are delightful as well as short,pithy, and ingenious. Each fable has its separatemoral in prose or rhyme; these are often epigramsof the shrewdest kind, full of wit and subtlety. Mostof these fables are likely to be new to the majorityof readers. In the characters of animals the samerules are observed as in Western fables. As thesymbol of strength, the lion (or, in one or twoinstances, the tiger) is king, the fox is the symbolof cunning, the bear of inert power, the wolf offerocity, the owl of assumed wisdom, and so forth.Ages 7-10160 pages $9.95
The Tortoise and the Geese andOther Fables of BidpaiMaude Barrows DuttonThirty-four animal fables ably retold from thePanchatantra of India. Originally written in Sanskrit,tradition attributes the fables to Bidpai, an Indiansage, who, as legend has it, wrote them to instructthe king in moral wisdom. The king was delightedwith the gentle wisdom and humor of the fables,which continue to be enjoyed by children to thisday. Attractive black and white illustrationscomplement the text. Ages 7-1084 pages $7.95
The Fairy BookDinah Maria MulockOne of the earliest collections of fairy tales fromdifferent countries, first published in 1863. Carefullyselected and rendered anew in language close to theoral tradition. Includes old English tales, such asJack the Giant-killer and Tom Thumb, as well asGerman stories from Grimm, and French tales ofPerrault and Madame d’Aulnoy, and many otherdelightful and time-honored fairy tales. Numerousblack and white illustrations by Louis Rheadcomplement the text. Ages 6-9488 pages $16.95
East o’ the Sun and West o’ theMoonGudrun Thorne-ThomsenTwenty-two Norwegian folk tales, especiallyselected and carefully adapted for young readers.Includes the stories of Boots and His Brothers,Why the Sea is Salt, Gudbrand-on-the-Hillside,The Princess on the Glass Hill, and many more.A collection of stories that has delighted childrenfor generations. Ages 6-9136 pages $8.95
Granny’s Wonderful ChairFrances BrowneSeven fairy tales, set in an interesting framework inwhich are related the adventures of the little girlSnowflower and her magical chair at the court ofKing Winwealth. When Snowflower, from her nookin the kitchen, said, “Chair of my grandmother, takeme to the highest banquet hall,” “instantly the chairmarched in a grave and courtly fashion out of thekitchen, up the grand staircase, and into the highesthall.” There it told its story to the king and queen,the fair lords and ladies, the many fairies, andnotable people from other lands.Ages 7-10158 pages $9.95
The King of the Golden RiverJohn RuskinA fairy tale of what happened to two men whotried to get rich in evil ways and of how the fortunethey sought came to their younger brother, whosekind and loving heart prompted him to right action.Widely regarded as a masterpiece of 19th centurystories for children.Ages 8-1041 pages $7.95
The Blue Fairy BookAndrew LangA favorite collection of the best-known fairy tales,drawn from the folklore of many nations. It is thefirst and one of the best volumes in the series ofcolored fairy books produced by Andrew Lang atthe turn of the twentieth century. Like the othervolumes in the series, it includes engaging blackand white illustrations that enliven the text. Insideyou will find such favorites as Cinderella, Jack theGiant Killer, the Princess on the Glass Hill, SleepingBeauty, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, anddozens of others. Ages 8-12580 pages $19.95
A Child’s Book of StoriesPenrhyn W. CoussensA choice collection of favorite fairy tales, to delightchildren of all ages. The 86 stories selected for thiscollection include folk tales from England, Norway,and India, as well as the best fairy tales fromGrimm, Andersen, and Perrault. The volume alsocontains a handful of fables from Aesop and severaltales from the Arabian Nights.Ages 5-9589 pages $19.95
The Fairy RingKate Douglas WigginA delightful collection of 63 fairy tales, selectedfrom Scandinavian, English, French, Spanish,Gaelic, German, Russian, and East Indian sources.The authors read thousands of fairy tales to locatethe best of the less familiar tales to include in thisvolume. Numerous black and white illustrationsaccompany the text.Ages 6-9658 pages $20.95
The Wonder ClockHoward Pyle“Four and twenty marvellous tales, one for eachhour of the day,” retold in a novel and entertainingmanner by a master of the form. While drawing onGerman, English, and Scandinavian folk literaturefor many of his characters and plots, Pyle reworksthe material in an imaginative way, crafting the talesin his own inimitable style. Equally engaging are thenumerous woodcuts that accompany the stories andenliven the narrative. Ages 8-12422 pages $15.95
West African Folk-TalesWilliam H. BarkerA delightful collection of folk tales from WestAfrica including 18 Anansi tales, as well as 17others. Includes the story of how the tales cameto be called Anansi tales. In the olden days all thestories which men told were stories of Nyankupon,the chief of the gods. Spider wanted the stories tobe about him. Nyankupon agreed, on one condition,namely that he bring him three things: a jar full oflive bees, a boa-constrictor, and a tiger. How Anansicontrived to achieve all these tasks is related in theopening story. Ages 6-12124 pages $8.95
For the Children’s HourCarolyn Sherwin BaileyA choice collection of stories for the preschoolchild, carefully selected, adapted, and arrangedby two veteran kindergarten teachers. Includesnature stories, holiday stories, fairy tales and fables,as well as stories of home life. Emphasis is placedon fanciful tales for their value in the training ofthe imagination and on cumulative tales fordeveloping a child’s sense of humor and appealingto his instinctive love of rhyme and jingle.Ages 4-7464 pages $15.95
More Mother StoriesMaud LindsayTwenty more delightful stories for kindergartenchildren about the commonplace things they careabout most, with enough rhyme and repetition tokeep them begging for more. Most of the stories inthis book revolve around animals of the barnyard,with a sprinkling of stories of everyday doings. TwoChristmas stories conclude the volume..Ages 4-7142 pages $9.95
Kindergarten GemsAgnes Taylor KetchumA full collection of stories and rhymes for theyoungest listeners. In addition to the usual fairytales, folk tales, and fables, there are numerousstories about animals, tales of everyday doings, andstories of the seasons. The material is convenientlyarranged in groups, with several stories and rhymesfor each holiday and season throughout the year.Numerous black and white illustrations complementthe text. Ages 4-8356 pages $13.95
Mother StoriesMaud LindsaySeventeen stories ideally suited for kindergartenchildren who take great interest in lively storiesabout familiar things, especially those that includerhyme and repetition as these stories do. Withineach story is a subtle moral, pleasing to childrenand not at all obtrusive. Ages 4-7145 pages $9.95
In Story-landElizabeth HarrisonA collection of fifteen original stories ideally suitedfor young children. Each of the stories features alight-filled being whose radiance illumines the pathfor those who follow. Meant to be suggestive to theparent or teacher of the types of stories that canbe told to children to inspire them to grow ingoodness. Ages 6-8142 pages $9.95
The Sandman: More FarmStoriesWillliam J. HopkinsTwenty-one more stories about Little John workingand playing on the farm, engaged in such activitiesas tending animals, growing corn, and choppingwood, or fishing, skating, and sledding. Secondvolume in a series of a stories created by a father toinduce a certain little boy to go to sleep. For nearlythree years his one listener heard them repeatedmany times, and his interest never flagged. As thefarm stories slowly grew in number, eventually tofill two volumes, they entirely displaced the otherstories, and that farm became as real in the mindof his listener as it was in fact when little John wasdriving the cows or planting the corn in the earlypart of the nineteenth century. Ages 5-8139 pages $8.95
The Sandman: His FarmStoriesWillliam J. HopkinsTwenty-one stories of the everyday doings of LittleJohn around the farm: fetching water, grinding corn,making cider, growing wheat, boiling maple syrup,and so on.Ages 5-8111 pages $8.95
The Sandman: His HouseStoriesWillliam J. HopkinsThirteen stories of Little David who befriends themen building a house next door and participates inthe action from the digging of the foundation to thelaying of the shingles.Ages 5-8126 pages $8.95
Little Folks’ LandMadge A. BighamThis delightful book for young listeners awakenschildren's interest in the world around them throughthe story of “Joe-Boy” and how he grew from ababy in a gipsy camp to become an active memberof society. We hear first about how Joy-Boy’s houseis built and furnished, and how his clothes are made.Then we watch Joe-Boy’s circle broaden to includethe pets he cares for, the wild animals he observes,and the friends he makes. Includes an especially finegroup of nature stories. An ideal introduction to alonger narrative for children of kindergarten age.Ages 5-8430 pages $15.95
The Eskimo TwinsLucy Fitch PerkinsShare the adventures of Menie and Monnie,5 year-old twins in an Eskimo village, where thevillagers have to provide for all their own needs.Their father, Kesshoo, is a brave fisherman andstrong hunter and their mother Koolee is clever inmaking clothing and shoes out of the skins of theanimals which he brings home. We watch the twinsas they spot a polar bear while coasting on theirsleds, then join with the villagers in the sharing ofthe meat and the feasting afterwards. Among theother activities they enjoy are ice fishing, building asnow house, hunting for seals, and traveling by boatto their summering ground where they catch salmonto dry for the winter. Children are captivated by thehumor and playfulness in this community where thewinter night lasts for four long months! Ages 6-8168 pages $9.95
The Dutch TwinsLucy Fitch PerkinsThrough the eyes of Kit and Kat, 5 year-old twins,we catch a glimpse of life in Holland a century ago.We follow them as they go fishing with grandfather,join their father on market day, help their motheraround the house, drive the milk cart, and get newskates. The story draws to a close on St. NicholasDay when St. Nicholas himself pays them a visit.Ages 6-8173 pages $9.95
The Japanese TwinsLucy Fitch PerkinsJoin Taro and Take, 5 year-old Japanese twins, asthey greet a new baby brother, play in their garden,and thrill to the sights they see when they ride inrickshaws to the temple to have their new brotherblessed. A rainy day finds them painting pictureswith colored sands and harnessing beetles withthread, then preparing for their first day of school.The story concludes with the celebration of theirbirthday—on different days! For Take and all theother girls in Japan celebrate their birthday on oneday with a Feast of Dolls, and Taro and all the boyscelebrate on another day with a Feast of Flags.Ages 6-8153 pages $9.95
The Irish TwinsLucy Fitch PerkinsWith Irish twins Larry and Eileen, we enjoy a visit toGranny Malone’s and puzzle over the letter she hasreceived from her son in America, a letter that setsthe wheels in motion for all sorts of adventures.Along the way the twins encounter gypsies anddiscover a pig stuck in a bog that brings a changein fortune to their family. While following Larryand Eileen on their adventures, we gain a vividunderstanding of the close-knit community life ofthe Irish countryside, as it existed a century ago.Ages 7-9149 pages $9.95
The Seven Little Sisters WhoLive on the Round BallJane AndrewsEngaging introduction to the peoples of the worldthrough the stories of the seven little sisters: the littlebrown baby; Agoonack, the Eskimo sister; Gemila,the child of the desert; Jeannette, the Swiss maiden;Pen-se the Chinese girl; Manenko, the little dark girl;and Louise, the child of the Rhine.Ages 7-9107 pages 8.95
Each and AllJane AndrewsSequel to The Seven Sisters Who Live on the Round BallThat Floats in the Air, which is an engaging introduc-tion to the peoples of the world through the storiesof the seven little sisters: the little brown baby;Agoonack, the Eskimo sister; Gemila, the childof the desert; Jeannette, the Swiss maiden; Pen-sethe Chinese girl; Manenko, the little dark girl; andLouise, the child of the Rhine. In this volume thestories of the seven little sisters are continued,with more detail about how they live in their vastlydifferent environments and how they are connectedto their sisters around the world. Ages 7-9107 pages 8.95
The Sandman: His Ship StoriesWillliam J. HopkinsSixteen stories about the building, launching, andsailing of the good brig “Industry” and some of itstravels to distant ports. Fourth volume in a series ofstories created by a father to induce a certain littleboy to go to sleep. For nearly three years his onelistener heard them repeated many times, and hisinterest never flagged.Ages 7-9162 pages $9.95
The Sandman: His Sea StoriesWillliam J. HopkinsTwenty-one more stories about the sailing ship“Industry” and the lads who sailed on it, includingmany exciting adventures such as their encounterswith porpoises, flying fish, and sharks. Sequel toTHE SANDMAN: His Ship Stories by the sameauthor.Ages 7-9178 pages $9.95
Rollo at WorkJacob AbbottThe third volume in the Rollo Series, a livelycollection of stories about Rollo and his every dayadventures in growing up in 19th century ruralAmerica, that have delighted generations ofchildren. Told by his father that he is not bigenough to work, five year old Rollo is determinedto prove that he can. Starting off with unsuccessfulefforts in picking up wood chips and stackingkindling in the shed, he eventually does learn how towork, and shows it by constructing a solid pathwayover the muddy spot in the road. Under the gentleguidance of his parents, Rollo learns more aboutwork with each new activity around the farm.Tending his gardens teaches him the differencebetween work and play. While gathering apples withthe boys he experiences firsthand how much moresmoothly the work goes when one person is incharge. Finally, on the way to town to spend hishard-earned money, Rollo hears a story from hismother that leads him to ponder his purchasesmuch more carefully than he otherwise would have.Ages 7-10137 pages $8.95
Rollo at PlayJacob AbbottA lively collection of stories about Rollo and hisevery day adventures in growing up in 19th centuryrural America, that have delighted generations ofchildren. At five Rollo enjoys playing in the woods,whether he’s building a wigwam, setting a trap for asquirrel, or rescuing a baby bird. Yet events don’talways turn out the way he wants—the squirrelescapes, the blueberry expedition is delayed by rainand, when it finally does happen, he encounterstrouble on the mountain. Yet Jonas and his parentshelp Rollo through all his difficulties, sometimes byaiding him directly but mostly by prompting him tothink about his behavior and come to a resolutionhimself.Ages 7-10137 pages $8.95
Robinson Crusoe Written Anewfor ChildrenJames BaldwinAdaptation of the story of Robinson Crusoe forchildren. Relates how the shipwrecked sailor makes anew life for himself on the island, crafting shelter,food, and clothing for himself from the few tools herescued from the ship and what he is able to find onthe island. Living on the island for over twenty yearsbefore he is finally rescued, he reinvents almosteverything necessary for daily sustenance.Ages 7-9182 pages $9.95 Tales from Shakespeare
Charles and Mary LambFirst published in 1807, these simple retellingsof the plots of Shakespeare’s plays have delightedgenerations of children, while serving as anexcellent introduction to the dramas of ourgreatest playwright. Shakespeare’s own language isused as much as possible to accustom childrento the English of the Elizabethan age and so makeeasier their transition to the reading of the playsthemselves.Ages 10-14449 pages $14.95
English Literature for Boys andGirlsH. E. MarshallDelightful introduction to the writers of Englishliterature whose works hold the greatest appeal forthe youthful reader. The life and personality of eachauthor is given in outline, with enough materialquoted from his works to give an idea of what hewrote. For most authors suggestions for furtherreading are included. The outline of historicalbackground enables the young reader to grasp theconnection between the literature and the life of thetime. Excellent as a companion to a chronologicalstudy of English literature.Ages 12-15666 pages $20.95
Beautiful Stories fromShakespeareEdith NesbitTwenty stories from Shakespeare retold in livelyprose. The author makes the complex language ofShakespeare’s greatest plays accessible to youngchildren by relating the stories that form the coreof the plays. Her graceful, vivid retellings are theperfect introduction to Shakespeare’s works.Ages 9-12262 pages $11.95
Just So StoriesRudyard KiplingFanciful explanations, that delight both youngand old, of how some curious things came to be,including stories of how the elephant got his trunk,how the camel got his hump, and how the alphabetwas invented.Ages 6-9199 pages $9.95
The Princess and the GoblinGeorge MacDonaldA marvelous tale of how the princess and Curdie,with the help of the great-great-grandmother,overcome the wicked goblins of the mountain. Inthe sphere of fantasy, author George MacDonaldhas few equals, and his rare touch of many aspectsof life invariably gives to his stories a deepermeaning of the highest value. MacDonald’s useof fantasy to explore the human condition inspireda generation of writers, among them G. K.Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, andMadeline L’Engle. Ages 7-10249 pages $10.95
The Princess and CurdieGeorge MacDonaldSequel to The Princess and the Goblin in which Curdietravels to Gwyntystorm, the capital city, with manyadventures along the way. There he finds a groupof corrupt courtiers plotting to seize the throne.With the aid of Lina, a curious monster, and forty-nine other strange animals, he clears the palaces ofthese conspirators, eventually marrying the princessand becoming heir to the kingdom. In the sphereof fantasy, author George MacDonald has fewequals, and his rare touch of many aspects of lifeinvariably gives to his stories a deeper meaning ofthe highest value. Ages 7-10248 pages $10.95
Pinocchio Carlo CollodiBeloved tale of the adventures of a puppet, carvedfrom a stick of wood, who eventually becomes areal boy after many trials and tribulations. Thoughurged to right behavior by his father Gepetto, theTalking-cricket, and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio yieldsto temptations that land him in desperate straits.Yet, time after time, he is rescued, sometimes by astroke of luck and other times by someone he hadbefriended previously. Pinocchio’s indomitablespirit shines throughout, lending humor and playful-ness to whatever situation he finds himself in. Allthe while Pinocchio is growing in goodness and atlast becomes a real little boy with a loving heart, adutiful son to a devoted father. Ages 6-9265 pages $11.95
Parables from NatureMargaret S. GattyParables for children inspired by nature. Thiscollection includes all 29 stories from the first,second, third, and fourth series, originally publishedin separate volumes.Ages 6-12442 pages $14.95
Stories of Don Quixote WrittenAnew for ChildrenJames BaldwinA retelling for the youthful reader of the mostinteresting parts of Cervantes’ great novel aboutDon Quixote, the eccentric gentleman who fancieshimself a knight-errant. The adventures mostappealing to children are included, and related insuch a way as to form a continuous narrative, withboth the spirit and style of the original preserved asmuch as possible. Ages 10-12229 pages $10.95
Jan of the WindmillJuliana Horatia EwingBrought to the windmiller's home as a foundling ona dark and stormy night, the infant Jan soon won hisway into the hearts of his new family, especially thatof little Abel who served as his nursemaid. Togetherthey lay for hours watching the clouds. Once Abelshowed Jan how to draw them in the dirt, he wantedto do nothing else. He drew on slates at school, thenas a pig-minder fashioned pictures with coloredleaves that blew away in the wind. The schoolmasterencountering him at this occupation befriended him,providing supplies for the budding artist and raisinghis aspirations. The story begins slowly with richdescriptions and carefully etched characters, thenaccelerates as the plot twists and turns, and finallygallops to a fine finish fitting for such a talented lad.Ages 10-12
The Little Lame PrinceDinah Maria MulockA modern fairy tale, beautiful in spirit and unusual intheme and setting. Relates the story of little PrinceDolor and his magic cloak, telling how, with the helpof the fairy who is godmother to all children, helearned to endure affliction with cheerfulness andfortitude, and eventually came into his own. Includesmany attractive color illustrations. Ages 7-9133 pages $12.95
Mary’s GrammarJane MarcetAn engaging introduction to grammar throughthe conversations Mary shares with her mother.Stories are interspersed periodically to enliven theshort lessons on grammar. The author of this book,Jane Marcet, was a prolific writer in the first half ofthe 19th century. Her success lay in her ability toexplain complex concepts in simple language to abroad audience, to adults as well as to children. Inher works for children, she guides the youthfulreader to discovery, prompting her to be observantand engendering in her a thirst for further know-ledge.Ages 8-10322 pages $13.95
A Child’s Own Book of Verse,Book OneAda M. Skinner and Frances Gillespy WickesFirst volume of A Child’s Own Book of Verse, athree-volume set planned for use during the fourprimary years. This unusually fine collection ofpoetry was selected with the child’s interests inmind. Includes sound rhymes and jingles to appealto the ear, descriptive poems to create images in themind’s eye, lullabies and lyrics to warm the heart,and story-telling poems to stir the imagination.Attractively illustrated by Maud and MiskaPetersham. Ages 5-8100 pages $8.95
A Child’s Own Book of Verse,Book TwoAda M. Skinner and Frances Gillespy WickesSecond volume of A Child’s Own Book of Verse,a three-volume set planned for use during the fourprimary years. This unusually fine collection ofpoetry was selected with the child’s interests inmind. Includes sound rhymes and jingles to appealto the ear, descriptive poems to create images in themind’s eye, lullabies and lyrics to warm the heart,and story-telling poems to stir the imagination.Attractively illustrated by Maud and MiskaPetersham. Ages 6-9137 pages $8.95
A Child’s Own Book of Verse,Book ThreeAda M. Skinner and Frances Gillespy WickesThird volume of A Child’s Own Book of Verse,a three-volume set planned for use during the fourprimary years. This unusually fine collection ofpoetry was selected with the child’s interests inmind. Includes sound rhymes and jingles to appealto the ear, descriptive poems to create images in themind’s eye, lullabies and lyrics to warm the heart,and story-telling poems to stir the imagination.Attractively illustrated by Maud and MiskaPetersham. Ages 7-10130 pages $8.95
Poems Every Child ShouldKnowMary E. BurtAn outstanding collection of poems that appealto both boys and girls, compiled by a teacher whobelieved in the formative power of learning poetryby heart. The poems are grouped into six sections(The Budding Moment, The Little Child, The Day’sat the Morn, Lad and Lassie, On and On, ‘Grow OldAlong with Me’) to make it easier to locate poemsthat match a child’s maturity.Ages 8-12391 pages $14.95
The Pied Piper of HamelinRobert BrowningRobert Browning’s well-known poem of thepiper who piped a tune to rid the town ofHamelin of its rats, but when the townspeoplerefused the promised payment for his service,he played another tune altogether, promptinglater generations to remember that they mustnot forget to pay the piper. Unusually attractiveedition, elaborately illustrated with richly coloredfull page illustrations by Hope Dunlap, alongwith numerous drawings and marginaldecorations. 8.5 x 11 inches. Ages 7-1042 pages $12.95
Grammar-LandM. L. NesbittA singularly ingenious, witty, and amusing attemptto teach some of the elements of grammar byallegory and pictorial illustration. A wonderfulintroduction to the parts of speech for young andold. Numerous black and white illustrationscomplement the text.Ages 10-15109 pages $8.95
This Way to ChristmasRuth SawyerStranded in upstate New York with just sevendays to go until Christmas, a lonesome boy comesup with an ingenious way to bring Christmas tothe equally lonesome inhabitants of his smallmountain community, all of whom were spendingthe winter far from home. Visiting each in turn,David befriends his neighbors and delights inhearing the Christmas stories they share with him,stories they heard in their homelands long ago.A final celebration brings all the neighbors ofdifferent nationalities together, forging relation-ships that will outlast the holiday season andsending a message of hope to a war-torn world.Ages 9-12134 pages $8.95
The Life and Adventures ofSanta ClausAmelia C. HoughtonDraw close to the fire, all you who believe in thespirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus,or simply good will to men; and listen to the storyof Nicholas the Wandering Orphan who becameNicholas the Wood-carver, a lover of little children.Follow him through his first years as a lonely littleboy, who had the knack of carving playthings forchildren; then as a young man, busy over the littletoys; then as a prosperous, fat, rosy old man, whoovercomes all sorts of difficulties in order to attainhis ambition, a toy for every child in the village.Learn how he started to drive a beautiful sleighdrawn by prancing reindeer; why he first camedown a chimney; how he filled the first stocking;where the first Christmas tree was decorated; andfinally how he came to be known as Saint Nicholasand Santa Claus.Ages 6-10134 pages $8.95
The Christmas PorringerEvaleen SteinAn earthenware porringer, bought by a littleFlemish girl of Bruges as a gift for the Christ childand stolen by Robber Hans, finally brings muchhappiness to her and her grandmother, the lacemaker.Ages 6-993 pages $7.95
The Birds’ Christmas CarolKate Douglas WigginHeartwarming story of the life of Carol Bird, who,though sickly herself, brings sunshine to all thosearound her, including the nine Ruggles children,whom she invites to a special Christmas dinnerand celebration. Classic holiday book firstpublished in 1887 and beloved by generations ofchildren. Attractive color illustrations enliven thetext. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.Ages 9-1164 pages $9.95
Why the Chimes RangRaymond Macdonald AldenA collection of highly imaginative modern fairytales which inspire children to right behavior.Includes two Christmas stories—‘Why the ChimesRang’ and ‘In the Great Walled Country’—and avariety of other stories suitable for the differentseasons of the year.Ages 7-10133 pages $8.95
Christmas in Legend and StoryElva S. Smith and Alice I. HazeltineAn exceptional collection of Christmas stories,legends, and poems, that have distinct literary merit,a spirit of reverence, and an appeal for children.Chosen from a wide variety of sources by a pairof children’s librarians, the stories represent thework of many writers. The selections are arrangedchronologically, beginning with the birth of theChrist Child. Illustrated with famous paintings,rendered in black and white.Ages 8-12227 pages $10.95
Among the Meadow PeopleClara Dillingham PiersonDelightful stories of field life for youngchildren, relating incidents in the lives of birds,insects, and other small creatures who make themeadow their home. Each chapter features thestory of one animal in its daily activities andinteractions with the other animals inhabiting themeadow.Ages 5-7124 pages $8.95
Among the Forest PeopleClara Dillingham PiersonA charming series of nature stories for youngchildren, including tales of red squirrels, greathorned owls, rattlesnakes, and bats. No one canread these realistic conversations of the littlecreatures of the wood without being most tenderlydrawn toward them. Within the context of eachstory children learn many entertaining facts aboutthe lives and habits of these little people of theforest.Ages 5-7135 pages $8.95
Among the Pond PeopleClara Dillingham PiersonPresents the adventures of Mother Eel, thePlayful Muskrat, the Snappy Snapping Turtle,and the other Pond People. These stories are fullof humor, yet cleverly convey information aboutthe frogs, minnows, and other pond residentsand often suggest a moral in a delicate mannerwhich no child could resist.Ages 5-7147 pages $8.95
Among the Night PeopleClara Dillingham PiersonStories of animals of the night for young children,relating the activities of raccoons, skunks, moths,foxes, fireflies, and weasels. Since we can’tunderstand animal language, the author depicts theanimals talking to each other in English, but shedoes it so skillfully that you can imagine that theyare using their own ways of communicatingthrough voice and gesture.Ages 5-7149 pages $8.95
Among the Farmyard PeopleClara Dillingham PiersonIntroduces young children to the animals of thefarmyard through a series of engaging stories aboutthe sheep, chickens, cows, and horses that livethere. With new animals arriving regularly, wemake the acquaintance also of a pig and a peacock,as well as some ducks and guinea fowls. Each storycloses with a gentle moral, inspiring children toright behavior.Ages 5-7161 pages $8.95
Dooryard StoriesClara Dillingham PiersonAround the dooryard nest all sorts of birds,including flickers, robins, sparrows, wrens, swifts,and blackbirds. These stories convey some of thedrama that arises in the garden as birds go aboutthe business of building nests and raising young.The author’s cat Silvertip figures in a number ofthe narratives as do a number of other mammalsand insects. Invites children to ‘see how many tinyneighbors you have around you, and how muchyou can learn about them.’Ages 5-7152 pages $8.95
Tommy Smith’s AnimalsClara Dillingham PiersonAll the animals in Tommy Smith’s neighborhoodlived in fear of him. Thinking that he would treatthem more kindly if he knew more about them, theyeach agreed to meet him and share their life story.In these conversations Tommy Smith did indeedlearn lots of information about the animals: thefood they ate, the places they slept, the enemiesthey faced, and much more. In the course of theseencounters with the frog and toad, the rook, the rat,the hare, the snake, the peewit, the mole, the wood-pigeon, the squirrel, and the owl, Tommy’s heartdid soften, and, as the barn owl had predicted, hebecame a friend to all the animals. Several black andwhite illustrations by G. W. Ord complement thetext. Ages 5-7124 pages $8.95
The Stories Mother NatureTold Her ChildrenJane AndrewsMother Nature unfolds some of her mostprecious secrets. She tells about amber, aboutthe dragon-fly and its wonderful history, aboutwater-lilies, how the Indian corn grows, what odddoings the Frost Giants engage in, about coral, andstarfish, and coal mines, and many other things inwhich children take delight.Ages 7-1090 pages $7.95
Seed-BabiesMargaret Warner MorleyShare the excitement of three little children as theydiscover how beans grow from seeds, then start towonder how other plants get their start, whichleads them to watch closely for new life springingup all around them. Numerous black and whitedrawings enliven the text.Ages 6-974 pages $7.95
The Bee PeopleMargaret Warner MorleyAn attractive introduction to the curious structure,habits, and activities of bees, in which readers learnhow the bees’ wondrous body parts equip them togather nectar and pollen, construct the hive, andnurture the young, and how the different kindsof bees interact in the life of the hive. Over onehundred pen drawings by the author illustrate thefeatures described in the text.Ages 8-12118 pages $8.95
Insect LifeArabella BuckleySixth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces children to insect life by collecting avariety of specimens and then examining them indetail, identifying their parts and observing theirlife cycles. Includes caterpillars, familiar mothsand butterflies, harmful and useful beetles, waspsand bees, flies, ants, and crickets and grasshoppers.Eight color illustrations and numerous black andwhite drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5inches. Ages 8-1079 pages $11.95
Plant Life in Field and GardenArabella BuckleyThird volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces children to the wonders of plantlife through examination of a variety of plants,including the cabbage, the turnip, the cucumber,and the rose. In addition to becoming familiarwith the structure of plants, the reader discovershow seeds grow, how insects help, and how plantsdefend themselves. Through this book children areinspired to become keen observers of plant life asthey collect specimens and study plants in theirnatural habitats. Seven color illustrations andnumerous black and white drawings complementthe text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Ages 8-1079 pages $11.95
Wild Life in Woods and FieldArabella BuckleyFirst volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces the youthful reader to the variety ofanimal and plant life that three children observeon their way to school through fields and woods.The goal of the series is to inspire children tobecome keen observers of wildlife and to heightentheir curiosity about their natural surroundings.Eight color illustrations and numerous black andwhite drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5inches. Ages 7-948 pages $9.95
Birds of the AirArabella BuckleyFourth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces the youthful reader to bird life,beginning with birds of home and garden andending with water birds and birds of prey.Children learn how to identify birds, why birdssing songs, how they build nests, lay eggs, andraise their young, where they sleep, and how theyfeed in summer, migrate in autumn, and survivethe winter. Eight color illustrations and numerousblack and white drawings complement the text.5.5 x 8.5 inches. Ages 8-1074 pages $11.95
Trees and ShrubsArabella BuckleyFifth volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces children to trees and shrubs,encouraging them to ponder all the ways inwhich trees are useful to us. They learn how a treestarts and how it continues to grow year after year.They study an oak tree in detail, along with theanimal life it supports, then contrast it withcone-bearing trees and trees of hedgerow, garden,and park. Eight color illustrations and numerousblack and white drawings complement the text.5.5 x 8.5 inches. Ages 8-1078 pages $11.95
Jack’s Insects Edmund SelousWhen Jack receives a book on insects for hisbirthday, Maggie wishes one could get “into” abook. And so they do, experiencing adventureswith insects of all sorts as they “travel” throughthe book. Along the way they encounter a butterflywith a grievance, extraordinary caterpillars, ahungry spider, a distinguished musician (a katydid),as well as fireflies, locusts, grasshoppers, wasps,bees, and more. Each animal is brought to lifeso vividly through the story that the readerunconsciously absorbs the details of its existence:its physical characteristics, its habits and prefer-ences, and its interactions with other animals.Ages 9-11430 pages $15.95
By Pond and River Arabella BuckleySecond volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series,introduces children to the variety of plant andanimal life around ponds and rivers. Through lifestories of frogs, dragon-flies, fish, water-bugs,water birds, otters, and voles, children’s interestin water creatures is awakened. An exhibit of waterplants at a flower show concludes the volume.Seven color illustrations and numerous black andwhite drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5inches. Ages 8-1060 pages $9.95
Little WanderersMargaret Warner MorleyEngaging account of why seeds travel andhow they do it. Learn how some seeds fly, othersfloat, and still others are shot away. Then findout two ways in which animals play a role in seeddispersal. Numerous black and white illustrationscomplement the text.Ages 8-11104 pages $8.95
School of the WoodsWilliam J. LongThrough vivid depictions of a dozen familygroupings, the author demonstrates that motheranimals and birds often train their young in orderto supplement their natural instincts. The deerand her fawns, the black bear and her cubs, thefishhawk and her nestlings, the keen-eyed heron,the stupid porcupine, and the mighty moose aresome of the animals whose teachings are describedin this book.Ages 10-14364 pages $13.95
Secrets of the WoodsWilliam J. LongVivid sketches of the wood-mouse, otter,kingfisher, red squirrel, partridge, deer, and otherwood folk. Through his anecdotes the authorshares with the reader what can be learned of thehabits of animals through keen observation over along period of time—details that elude the casualvisitor to the woods.Ages 9-12164 pages $9.95
Wild Animal WaysErnest Thompson SetonEngaging stories of seven more animals, includingCoaly-Bay, the outlaw horse; Foam, the razor-backed hog; Way-atcha, the raccoon of KilderCreek; Billy, the dog that made good; Atalpha, thewinged brownie; the wild geese of Wyndygoul; andJinny, the mischievous monkey. With over 200sketches by the author.Ages 11-14217 pages $11.95
The Burgess Bird Book forChildrenThornton W. BurgessThrough the eyes of Peter Rabbit we becomeacquainted with a variety of birds as they return toPeter’s neighborhood in the spring. In the contextof the story about each bird, we hear about itsnesting habits, its feeding preferences, and itsinteractions with other wildlife. We meet JennyWren, Scrapper the Kingbird, Redwing theBlackbird, and dozens more. An engagingintroduction to birds for young children.Ages 6-9342 pages $13.95
The Burgess Animal Book forChildren Thornton W. BurgessTo answer Peter Rabbit’s questions about hisrelatives, Old Mother Nature holds a school forthe animals every day at sun-up for a month.Encouraging the animals to notice the differencesbetween them and to offer their observations ofanimal behavior, Old Mother Nature helps themall gain a greater understanding of the mammals ofNorth America. Starting with the animals close tohome, the school moves in ever-widening circles toencompass the animals of the far west and theextreme north, as well. A fine introduction tomammals for students in the primary grades.Ages 6-9365 pages $13.95
Wild Animals I Have KnownErnest Thompson SetonA stirring account of the lives of eight wildanimals, including Lobo, the king of Currumpaw;Silverspot, the story of a crow; Raggylug, the storyof a cottontail rabbit; Bingo, the story of a dog; theSpringfield fox; the pacing mustang; Wully, thestory of a yaller dog; and Redruff, the story of theDon valley partridge.Ages 11-14258 pages $11.95
Squirrels and OtherFur-BearersJohn BurroughsDelightful sketches of small mammals familiar tocountry dwellers including the squirrel, chipmunk,woodchuck, rabbit, muskrat, skunk, fox, weasel,mink, raccoon, porcupine, opossum, and mouse.Anecdotes based upon the author’s firsthandobservations and personal encounters with thesecreatures of the wild.Ages 10-12132 pages $8.95
The Natural History StoryBook Ethel TalbotLively collection of stories of some of themost interesting animals in the world, as manencountered them in the nineteenth century.Many details of animal life are given along withthe roles the animals played in the lives of thepeople in their native habitats. Packed with thrillingexploits that will delight lovers of adventure, thisbook is not for the faint of heart.Ages 7-10323 pages $13.95
A Little Brother to the BearWilliam J. LongMooweesuk the Coon is called the bear’s littlebrother by both Indians and naturalists, becauseof the many ways in which he resembles the ‘bigprowler in the black coat.’ An absorbing chapteron the coon’s secret habits begins this volume,followed by stories about the woodcock, thewildcat, the toad, and many other animals.Ages 9-12280 pages $11.95
The Fall of the YearDallas Lore SharpStirring accounts of the author’s autumn adventuresin the out of doors, interspersed with specificsuggestions for tramps afield in the fall of the yearproviding things to look for and hear and do as theworld turns toward winter. Includes six bits ofsound advice about going afield at any season thatare not to be missed! Ages 10-12131 pages $10.95
WinterDallas Lore SharpAt the first snowfall the author urges the reader tohead out of doors in search of tracks and the storiesthey tell. He continues to point out the sounds andsights, the things to do, the places to visit, the howand why, that children may catch the spirit of theseason, come to know the wild life of winter, andthrough that knowledge come to love winter for itsown sake. Ages 10-12147 pages $10.95
The Spring of the YearDallas Lore SharpThe excitement of the author is palpable as herecounts his observation of one sign of springafter another. Readers are likely to be infected withhis enthusiasm and take on some of the activitiessuggested in the Things To See, Things To Hear,and Things To Do chapters that are interspersedbetween accounts of wondrous happenings inspring in the great out of doors. Special emphasis isplaced on the rewards to be gained by selecting andcoming to know one particular place intimately.Ages 10-12145 pages $11.95
First Studies of Plant LifeGeorge F. AtkinsonA guide to discovery of the forces at work in theworld of plants. Through germinating seeds andvarying their growing conditions, students learn byobservation the different ways seeds germinate andyoung plants respond to moisture and light. Furtherexperiments shed light on the manner of nourish-ment, respiration, and reproduction. The reader isgiven plenty to ponder since the text often posesquestions without supplying answers. The life storiesof the sweet pea, oak, ferns, moss, and mushroomsand an account of some of the forces plants have tocontend with in their struggle to survive encouragestudents to continue to read and interpret their sur-roundings. An engaging introduction to botany formiddle school and beyond. Ages 12-15259 pages $12.95
A Nature Study GuideW. S. FurneauxAn indispensable guide for teachers in the methodof nature study that will inform their efforts tobring children in direct contact with things, tocultivate the habit of careful observation anddiscrimination, to create a living interest in thesurroundings, and to encourage independentthought. Includes a full explanation of the benefitsof nature study, the way to conduct nature lessonsindoors and a full range of seasonal studies outside,as well as the preparation and management ofvaluable aids to the study of nature, such as theaquarium, the terrarium, the garden, and museum.Strongly recommended as a companion to TheHandbook of Nature Study. Ages 12-18408 pages $15.95
The Living YearRichard HeadstromA month by month account of the pageant ofnature that can be observed outside your door,all through the year from snowfall in January tohibernation in December. The highlights of eachmonth are recounted, along with backgroundinformation about the particular insects, birds,trees, flowers, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, orfish that are featured. Each chapter concludes witha list of natural events to watch for during thatmonth. A great book to read slowly over the courseof a year. Ages 12-18299 pages $13.95
Tommy Smith at the ZooEdmund SelousThere is something special about Tommy Smith—everywhere he goes, animals talk to him! On afamily vacation to London, Tommy goes to visitthe zoo, and discovers that the lions, penguins,ostriches, bears, boars and other animals are verywilling to come forward and tell him about them-selves. Tommy's natural curiosity guides eachconversation with questions, and by the end he haslearned about the things the animals eat and howthey live. This imaginative presentation of animalbehavior is as informative as it is fun to read.Ages 7-9131 pages $10.95
The Lay of the LandDallas Lore SharpA series of nature sketches, whose topics rangefrom muskrats building for winter to buzzardsnesting in the swamp, written in a way thatencourages in the reader the habit of closeobservation. That the substance for most ofthe essays comes from personal observationof a small tract of land over a number of yearsillustrates how much can be discovered throughregular observation in all seasons. In the finalchapter he urges readers to adopt a similar practice.Ages 12-18131 pages $10.95
Great Inventors and TheirInventionsFrank BachmanTwelve stories of great inventions, grouped underinventions of steam and electric power, inventionsof manufacture and production, and inventionsof printing and communication. The final chapterintroduces the famous inventors of the earlytwentieth century. The story of each inventionis interwoven with that of the life of its inventor.Through these stories the reader learns how bigthings are brought about, and on the traits of mindand heart which make for success. Ages 10-14286 pages $11.95
First Lessons in Nature StudyEdith M. PatchA delightful introduction to a variety of plantsand animals, made especially interesting by thecategories into which they are grouped. Readerswill discover what plants provide sugar, which onesfurnish fiber, and seven different ways plants haveof dispersing their seeds. They will also meet manyanimals that vary widely in looks and behavior.Some have fins, others fur or feathers. Some arefootless, while others have as many as one hundredfeet. They will encounter animals that spin andanimals that make their homes in a variety of placesincluding caves, earth, and wood. Each chapter hasquestions to ponder and activities to do indoors andout. Ages 9-12251 pages $12.95
Through Four SeasonsEdith M. PatchAn engaging introduction to a variety of naturalphenomena that occur throughout the year. Theseven stories for each season cover a range of topicsfrom animal and plant life to geology and physics.Each chapter concludes with a list of activities topursue and stories to read to excite further interest.Ages 10-12253 pages $12.95
Outdoor VisitsEdith M. PatchFollow along with Don and Nan as theyencounter one marvel after another in theirvisits out-of-doors through all seasons of theyear. With adults to answer questions and inspirethem to further discovery, they learn an amazingamount of information about a handful of birds,insects, plants, and trees. Large print text withnumerous illustrations.Ages 6-8213 pages $11.95
Hexapod StoriesEdith M. PatchImaginative stories of fourteen insects, theircomplex life cycles, and their environs, told ina way that captures children's interest. The insectsdescribed range from the familiar butterfly, moth,grasshopper, cricket, bumble bee, firefly, dragonfly,and beetle to the less well known tree hopper,walking stick and gall dweller. Notes include lotsof suggestions for further reading. The author, awidely-respected entomologist, made it one of herlife goals to produce engaging stories for childrenthat were scientifically accurate in all respects.Ages 7-10144 pages $11.95
Bird StoriesEdith M. PatchThe life stories of twelve birds presented in alively conversational style, with lots of detailedinformation about the habits of each. The birdsincluded introduce the reader to a dozen differentbird families and a variety of habitats. Notes givescientific and common names, as well as referencesfor further reading.Ages 7-10196 pages $11.95
Four American InventorsFrances M. PerryStirring accounts of four of America's greatestinventors: Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, SamuelF. B. Morse, and Thomas Edison. Emphasis isplaced on their formative years and how the skillsthey acquired then enabled them to meet thechallenges they faced later, both in developingand manufacturing their inventions and in achievingwidespread public acceptance of them.Ages 10-12229 pages $11.95
The Story Book of ScienceJean Henri FabreThe wonders of plant and animal life told with rareliterary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations withthree children. Besides such stories as the ants’subterranean city, the spider’s suspension bridge,and the caterpillars’ processing, he unlocks themystery behind thunder and lightning, clouds andrain, the year and its seasons, and volcanoes andearthquakes.Ages 9-12432 pages $14.95
Matter, Molecules, and AtomsBertha Morris ParkerEngaging introduction to chemical processes,starting with matter, the states it can assume (solid,liquid, gas), and how it changes from one state toanother. Readers become familiar with molecules,elements, compounds, and mixtures, and howchemical changes differ from physical changes.Interspersed periodically in the text are puzzles tosolve and questions to ponder that actively involvethe reader. Numerous illustrations in color andblack and white. Ages 10-1265 pages $13.95
The Fairy-Land of ScienceArabella BuckleyIntroduction to the wonders of the physical world:sunbeams and the work they do, the aerial oceanin which we live, a drop of water on its travels,the two great scupltors—water and ice, the voicesof nature and how we hear them, the life of aprimrose, the history of a piece of coal, bees inthe hive, and bees and flowers.Ages 10-13233 pages $10.95
Madam How and Lady WhyCharles KingsleyIntroduces children to geology throughconversations about earthquakes, volcanoes, coralreefs, and so on. Encourages children to wonderabout the distinctive features of the landscapearound them and how they came to be the waythey are.Ages 10-14295 pages $12.95
The Wonder Book ofChemistryJean Henri FabreStarting with a mixture of iron filings andsulphur, Uncle Paul awakens in his youngnephews an eagerness to learn more about theproperties of the elements. Through a series ofcarefully-devised experiments and conversationsabout the experiments, he leads the boys to anunderstanding of some of the basic principles ofchemistry. Excellent as a follow-on to The StoryBook of Science and The Secret of Everyday Things by thesame author.Ages 11-15379 pages $14.95
The Secret of Everyday ThingsJean Henri FabreFascinating conversations with Uncle Paul revealthe mysteries behind the dyeing and weavingof cloth, the lighting and heating of homes, theprocessing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea,spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and thepower of water in all its manifestations. Excellentas follow-on to The Story Book of Science.Ages 11-14387 pages $14.95
The SciencesEdward S. HoldenAn introduction to the sciences that wakensthe imagination, conveys useful knowledge, andopens the doors towards wisdom. Its special aimis to stimulate observation and to excite a livingand lasting interest in the world that lies about us.The sciences of astronomy, physics, chemistry,meteorology, and physiography are treated as fullyand as deeply as the conditions permit; and thelessons that they teach are enforced by examplestaken from familiar and important things. Dozensof illustrations depict the features described in thetext. Ages 11-14240 pages $11.95
Wonders of ChemistryArchie Frederick CollinsEngaging introduction to chemistry through thelens of every-day life, beginning with the wondersof air and water, and continuing with commonacids and salts, metals and alloys, gases, explosives,and other topics of interest. A High SchoolChemistry Study Guide for this book is publishedby Sabbath Mood Homeschool. Ages 12-18249 pages $12.95
BrushworkMarion HudsonIntroduces the beginning student to ele-mentary brush strokes, made by filling thebrush with color and then laying it on thepaper. The instruction starts with a seriesof vertical, horizontal, and diagonal brushstroke exercises, followed by a couple ofdesigns created using those elements.The rest of the lessons alternate betweenshowing how strokes may be combined torepresent natural objects such as flowers,animals, insects, and birds, and then usingthem in designs. Only six colors are usedin the lessons, with two required for eachexercise, giving students lots of opportuni-ties to work with pigments to obtain thehues desired. Includes 20 full page colorplates 8.5 x 11 inches. Ages 6-1270 pages $16.95
A Manual of Clay-ModellingHermione UnwinA full introduction to clay-modelling that can beused with students of all ages, beginning with themethod of working and continuing with presenta-tion of sixty models of natural objects in a carefullyordered sequence. Accurate directions are givenfor the working of each model, with emphasis onattaining the character of the model, rather thanfocusing on the finish. Ages 6-18105 pages $9.95
Brush DrawingMay MallamTakes the student who is familiar withelementary brush strokes to the next levelby providing a series of graduated exercises.The monochrome exercises focus onmanipulating the brush to create curvedlines and filled spaces, and to showincreased depth through use of light andshadow, the color exercises on mixingof colors and elements of composition.Includes 20 full page color plates 8.5 x 11inches, with numerous examples on eachplate and directions for each example onthe facing page. Ages 6-1847 pages $14.95
Paper Sloyd for PrimaryGrades Ednah Anne RichThis series of 60 models is carefullyarranged with regard to form, proportion,measurements, and construction. Throughthe construction work, observation isquickened. Eyes are trained to see rightlines and distances, thus aiding in free-hand drawing and writing, while thehand and wrist muscles, being used for adefinite purpose, unconsciously becomeobedient assistants. 8.5 x 11 inches.Ages 6-1277 pages $10.95
Drawing, Design, andCraft-Work Frederick J. GlassExcellent guide to the various subjects touched uponin the course of art instruction, with suggestions forhow to begin, the materials to use, and the directionsfurther work may take. Remarkable in its range ofmaterial, the book is profusely illustrated, with clearexplanations in the text that frequently referencefigures in the plates.Ages 14-18283 pages $14.95
French Fables in ActionViolet PartingtonTen delightful fables from La Fontaine cast intodramatic form. Learning and acting these shortscenes arouses the students' interest and touchestheir hearts, while adding variety to the Frenchlesson. The fables are presented entirely in French,even the stage directions and the names of thecharacters.Ages 9-1257 pages $8.95
The Book of GenesisJ. Paterson SmythThis first volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries covers the Creation, the Fall, the Flood, thecall of Abraham, and the story of Joseph, withSmyth showing at every turn how the individualstories fit into God's overall plan.Ages 14-18233 pages $11.95
Moses and the ExodusJ. Paterson SmythThis second volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries follows Moses from his infancy all the way tohis passing, through the special training he receivedthat prepared him to become the deliverer, leadingthe Israelites out of Egypt, and guiding them as theywandered in the wilderness.Ages 14-18238 pages $11.95
Joshua and the JudgesJ. Paterson SmythThis third volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries is divided into two parts, the first chroniclingthe conquest of West Palestine under Joshua andthe subsequent allotment of lands, and the seconddealing with the Book of Judges where one storyafter another recounts instances of Sinning andPunishment, Repenting and Deliverance.Ages 14-18182 pages $11.95
The Prophets and KingsJ. Paterson SmythIn this fourth volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries, Smyth handles the prophets TOGETHERWITH their kings, rather than discussing the kingsfirst followed by the prophets according to theorder they appear in the Bible. He treats the wholesubject in bold, broad outline, exciting interest inthis era through a series of biographies.Ages 14-18264 pages $11.95
A Boys and Girls Life of ChristJ. Paterson SmythExperience a vivid retelling of the life of Christ, richwith detail, that makes the reader feel like an eyewit-ness to a series of events with a guide at his side. Thisguide places each scene in its geographical context,describes the people Jesus encounters, and connectsone scene to another in chronological sequence. Allthis background will help the reader begin to form amental map of the significant locations in Jesus’s life,fix in his mind the people who figure prominently inthe narrative and the nature of their relationship withJesus, and the chain of events in His ministry begin-ning with the calling of the disciples and leading tothe Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension.Ages 10-14245 pages $12.95
When the Christ Came—TheRoad to Jerusalem J. Paterson SmythIn this sixth volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries, the scene shifts to Jerusalem whereJesus is going to die. Knowing His time is limited,Jesus packs these last days full of powerful teachings,including the Parables of the Lost Sheep, the LostCoin, the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, theTen Virgins, and the Talents. All of these are wellcovered in this commentary, as are the moving scenesfrom Holy Week leading up to the Crucifixion andResurrection. Ages 14-18216 pages $11.95
St. Mark J. Paterson SmythThis eighth volume in The Bible for School and Homeseries focuses on the spreading of the Kingdomof God on earth. It consists of the lessons onSt. Mark and the first eight chapters of Acts,extracted from the Church of Ireland SundaySchool Lessons, Calendar III. Also included arechapters on the three church festivals referencedin these lessons: Easter, Ascension Day, andPentecost. Ages 14-18168 pages $11.95
St. Matthew J. Paterson SmythWith this seventh volume in The Bible for School andHome series, the focus is on Christ's great enthusi-asm, which was the founding on earth of what hecalled THE KINGDOM OF GOD, as described inthe Gospel of St. Matthew. More of Christ's teach-ings are considered, and some of the ones treated inearlier volumes, are revisited in this commentary inthe context of THE KINGDOM OF GOD.Ages 14-18214 pages $11.95
When the Christ Came—TheHighlands of Galilee J. Paterson SmythThis fifth volume in The Bible for School and Home seriesbegins with the long-awaited birth of Jesus, thenconsiders the significance of His visit to the Temple,and His Baptism and Temptation. With the calling ofthe disciples, we move to the primary focus of thisvolume: His public ministry in Galilee. Some of thehighlights include the discussions about the Sermonon the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Parable ofthe Sower. Ages 14-18191 pages $11.95
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