In this story the author gives an account of the fierce struggle between Saxon and Dane for supremacy in England, and presents a vivid picture of the misery and ruin to which the country was reduced by the ravages of the sea wolves.
Form the Publisher:
"The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party—or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?
"This Level 3 I Can Read book is a captivating first-person historical fiction account of the Underground Railroad, narrated by Tommy, a ten year-old Quaker boy,. With beautiful, simple prose that folds in historical facts about slavery and the Civil War, this book makes this important period of American history accessible to beginning readers. Includes an afterword from the author F.N. Monjo that explains the historical context of the Fugitive Slave Law."
Who was Melvil Dewey?
Learn how Dewey's love of organization and words drove him to develop and implement his Dewey Decimal system, leaving a significant and lasting impact in libraries across the country.
In this second book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, Sophie and her friend Hattie Frog go on a daring adventure through the woods in search of some special art supplies!
Readers will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series.
In June 1941, the Rudomin family is arrested by the Russians. They are accused of being capitalists, “enemies of the people.” Forced from their home and friends in Vilna, Poland, they are herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.
More than 2,400 years ago one of the most thrilling war stories in history was being read and discussed in Greece. It was called the Anabasis and was written by a Greek noble named Xenophon, who described at first hand what he did, what he suffered, and what he saw during a campaign against the Persians.
To read The Exploits of Xenophon is to read a story as vivid as if it had been written by an army colonel in the last war.
It is 1944, and the United States is embroiled in World War II. Back in Nebraska, Kathy has been having unusual dreams about her brother Danny, a Marine fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. But Kathy isn’t just dreaming about Danny; she is there with him, witnessing what happens to him. As she works through the trauma of her experiences, Kathy learns some important lessons about war, loss, tolerance, and humanity.
From the Publisher:
In this new edition of Aesop’s Fables, we’ve collected Victorian translations of the original Greek fables to share the wisdom of the ancient stories without the modern re-tellings or added “morals-of-the-story.”
In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince...
Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, and Santa Claus.
The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved illustrator Garth Williams.
Based on a story about the Reformation in Hungary
Kapotsky Andreas is the court farrier to the King. He helps to have one of the most famous Reformers thrown into prison, but soon after the arrest the Lord lets their paths cross again, with remarkable consequences.
Bees are organized, intelligent and a boon to our planet! Their relationship with humans has only enhanced their positive impact! Learn everything about bees, hives and beekeeping in this colourful book! It’s a great introduction to the world of bees for all ages!
The First Book of Birds is a delightful introduction to the world of birds for young readers. Author Margaret Williamson shares her passion and knowledge of birds with engaging and informative text that will inspire children to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
As humans, we are bound to find bugs in our daily lives. Learn all about them in this simple and bright book! Curious children who love interacting with insects will discover a plethora of facts and knowledge in this vividly illustrated living book.
In this story the author gives an account of the fierce struggle between Saxon and Dane for supremacy in England, and presents a vivid picture of the misery and ruin to which the country was reduced by the ravages of the sea wolves.
Form the Publisher: "The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the Underground Railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party—or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed? "This Level 3 I Can Read book is a captivating first-person historical fiction account of the Underground Railroad, narrated by Tommy, a ten year-old Quaker boy,. With beautiful, simple prose that folds in historical facts about slavery and the Civil War, this book makes this important period of American history accessible to beginning readers. Includes an afterword from the author F.N. Monjo that explains the historical context of the Fugitive Slave Law."
Who was Melvil Dewey? Learn how Dewey's love of organization and words drove him to develop and implement his Dewey Decimal system, leaving a significant and lasting impact in libraries across the country.
In this second book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, Sophie and her friend Hattie Frog go on a daring adventure through the woods in search of some special art supplies! Readers will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series.
This retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic yarn weaves a vain emperor and medieval rogues in a kaleidoscope of crazy patterns of cloth.
In June 1941, the Rudomin family is arrested by the Russians. They are accused of being capitalists, “enemies of the people.” Forced from their home and friends in Vilna, Poland, they are herded into crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.
More than 2,400 years ago one of the most thrilling war stories in history was being read and discussed in Greece. It was called the Anabasis and was written by a Greek noble named Xenophon, who described at first hand what he did, what he suffered, and what he saw during a campaign against the Persians. To read The Exploits of Xenophon is to read a story as vivid as if it had been written by an army colonel in the last war.
It is 1944, and the United States is embroiled in World War II. Back in Nebraska, Kathy has been having unusual dreams about her brother Danny, a Marine fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. But Kathy isn’t just dreaming about Danny; she is there with him, witnessing what happens to him. As she works through the trauma of her experiences, Kathy learns some important lessons about war, loss, tolerance, and humanity.
From the Publisher: In this new edition of Aesop’s Fables, we’ve collected Victorian translations of the original Greek fables to share the wisdom of the ancient stories without the modern re-tellings or added “morals-of-the-story.”
In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince...
Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, and Santa Claus. The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved illustrator Garth Williams.
Based on a story about the Reformation in Hungary Kapotsky Andreas is the court farrier to the King. He helps to have one of the most famous Reformers thrown into prison, but soon after the arrest the Lord lets their paths cross again, with remarkable consequences.
Bees are organized, intelligent and a boon to our planet! Their relationship with humans has only enhanced their positive impact! Learn everything about bees, hives and beekeeping in this colourful book! It’s a great introduction to the world of bees for all ages!
The First Book of Birds is a delightful introduction to the world of birds for young readers. Author Margaret Williamson shares her passion and knowledge of birds with engaging and informative text that will inspire children to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
As humans, we are bound to find bugs in our daily lives. Learn all about them in this simple and bright book! Curious children who love interacting with insects will discover a plethora of facts and knowledge in this vividly illustrated living book.
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