Juvenile Nonfiction
A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider,The Story of E. B. White
A lyrical biography of E. B. White, beloved author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, written by Barbara Herkert and illustrated by Caldecott honoree Lauren Castillo.When young Elwyn White lay in bed as a sickly child, a bold house mouse befriended him. When the time came for kindergarten, an anxious Elwyn longed for the farm, where animal friends awaited him at the end of each day. Propelled by his fascination with the outside world, he began to jot down his reflections in a journal. Writing filled him with joy, and words became his world. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte?s Web are beloved classics of children?s literature, and E. B. White is recognized as one of the finest American writers of all time.A Christy Ottaviano Book
A DOGs TALE & THE STOLEN WHITE ELEPHANT – Two Short Stories
The two short animal stories in this book are written by Mark Twain. They are ?A Dogs Tale? and ?The Stolen White Elephant?. A DOGS TALE is told from the perspective of a loyal pet, starting with first sentence of the story, ?My father was a St. Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I?m a Presbyterian.? This is followed by a description of the life of the dog as a puppy and its separation from its mother. When a fire breaks out in the nursery, the dog risks his life to drag the child to safety. In the process, her are motives misunderstood and cruelly beaten. This mirrors the legend of Prince Llewellyn 1st of Wales and his loyal dog. Soon, however, the truth about the situation and she discovered endless praise. Later in history, his puppy dies after his owner conducted biological experiments. Only a servant seems to realize the irony and said, ?Poor little dog, you saved his child!? Ultimately, the dog is inconsolable and pines at the tomb of the puppy with clear implications that it will do so until death In THE STOLEN WHITE ELEPHANT, a detective mystery, a Siamese (Thai) white elephant, en route from Siam to Britain as a gift to Queen Victoria, breaks free and disappears in New Jersey. The local police department goes into high gear to solve the mystery. The elephant?s actions and movements are related in a number of telegrams sent by the detectives tracking the animal. The inspector becomes suspicious of the telegram?s content and tracks down the elephant himself, unfortunately with tragic consequences. ============ KEYWORDS/TAGS: fairy tales, Animal stories, childrens book, folklore, myths, legends, children?s stories, childrens stories, bygone era, ethereal, fairy land, classic stories, famous authors, Mark Twain, Samuel Clemens, children?s bedtime stories, childrens books, happy place, happiness, laughter, A dogs tale, The Stolen White Elephant, puppy, pine, loyal, loyalty, save, fire, rescue, scold, praise, ignore, White Elephant, enroute, India, England, Queen Victoria, New York, escape, break free, steal, hide, false, reports, investigate, actions,
Bohemian Grammar (Illustrated)
In preparing the present work it has been my aim to present to English speaking people a practical text book of the Bohemian language written along modern lines, explaining the grammatical principles and supplying enough exercises to illustrate them. As far as I am aware there are only two other books published on the same subject in English:?Chas. Jon?? ?Bohemian Made Easy? a book based on conversational method and Grammar of the Bohemian language by W. Morfill, a very brief work destined for philologists rather than general students. As Jon???s book is out of print, and, as there is quite a demand for a practical text book of Bohemian among businessmen and students?Bohemian is at present taught at several Universities and High Schools in the United States?this work was undertaken
Boys’ Book of Indian Warriors and Heroic Indian Women: Epic Tales of Native Americans on the Frontiers
There is nothing more inspiring or more tragic than the bloody and brave history of Native American warriors and the heroic deeds of the women who supported them. Fighting against incredible odds, hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned, and subjected to deadly diseases brought by hostile invaders, the Native Americans fought on almost to the last man, woman, and child. This book, put together by the late Edwin Sabin, gives a thorough yet readable account of the awesome feats of the great warrior leaders of the people that occupied and cultivated America thousands of years before the white man stumbled upon it by mistake.With illustrations of historical figures, Boys' Book of Indian Warriors?brings the past into the present as you read about the Terror of New England and the Bloody Belt of Pontiac and gaze upon the faces of King Philip the Wampanoag and Pontiac himself. When the Europeans first came to North America, the Native Americans already had their own disparate nations, their own distinct cultures, and their own history. This book fills in the historical narrative of the Native Americans from 1644 to the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876 and the death of Sitting Bull in 1890, a history that is often overlooked and marginalized by modern textbooks.
BUMPER THE WHITE RABBIT IN THE WOODS – Book 2 in the Bumper the White Rabbit Series
This is the sequel to ?Bumper the White Rabbit? and, like vol. 1, contains 15 more stories and adventures of Bumper the White Rabbit.Bumper had many friends, such as Mr. Blind Rabbit, Fuzzy Wuzz and Goggle Eyes, his country cousins; and Bobby Gray Squirrel had his near cousins, Stripe the chipmunk and Webb the flying squirrel; while Buster and White Tail were favoured with an endless number of friends and relatives. If we turned them all loose from the books, and put them in a ten-acre lot?but no, ten acres wouldn?t be big enough to accommodate them, perhaps not even a hundred acres. The stories and adventures of Bumper in this volume are as follows, and the title of each adventure will tell you what you can expect in this volume. I.????????? Bumper Hunts with the Pack II.???????? Bumper?s Ignorance Excites Suspicion III.?????? Bumper Saves Fuzzy Wuzz from Snake IV.?????? Spotted Tail Shows Enmity V.??????? A Test of Fleetness VI.?????? A Test of Courage VII.????? A Test of Wits VIII.???? Spotted Tail Stirs up Revolt IX.?????? The Work of Shrike the Butcher Bird X.???????? Rusty Warns Bumper XI.?????? The Rabbits Rise Against Bumper XII.????? Spotted Tail Receives his Punishment XIII.???? Bumper Wins Spotted Tail?s Friendship XIV.???? Spotted Tail Proves His Loyalty XV.????? Bumper Makes Fuzzy Wuzz Queen This volume is sure to keep you and your young ones enchanted for hours, if not because of the quantity, then their quality. They will have you coming back for more time and again. All boys and girls who love reading and who love animals should become acquainted with Bumper the white rabbit, with Bobby Gray Squirrel, with Buster the Bear, and with White Tail the deer, for they are all brave and fearless in danger, and so lovable that you won?t lay down any one of the books without saying wistfully, ?I almost wish I had them really and truly as friends and not just storybook acquaintances.? That, of course, is a splendid wish; but none of us could afford to have a big menagerie of wild animals, for that?s just what you would have to do if you brought the books to life. ============ KEYWORDS/TAGS: Bumper, White Rabbit, fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children?s stories, childrens stories, bygone era, fairydom, fairy kingdom, ethereal, fairy land, classic stories, children?s bedtime stories, happy place, happiness, laughter, forest, woodland, Hunt, Pack, Ignorance, Excite, Suspicion, Save, Fuzzy Wuzz, Snake, Spotted Tail, Enmity, hostility, antagonism, Test, Fleetness, speed, Courage, Wits, Spotted Tail, ferment, Revolt, Work, Shrike, Butcher Bird, Rusty, Warn, Rise up, Against, Receive, Punishment, Win, Friendship, Prove, Loyalty, Queen Rabbit, childrens books
Crayon Portraiture Complete Instructions for Making Crayon Portraits on Crayon Paper and on Platinum, Silver and Bromide Enlargements
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Cremation of the Dead, Its History and Bearings Upon Public Health (Illustrated)
Cremation of the dead is neither new in theory nor in practice. In the England of modern times, however, the question has only recently assumed recognised importance. And the more one considers cremation, the more one finds himself wondering how it has come to pass that we practise burial, with its many faults, and do not burn our dead. Thousands amongst us are now beginning to feel thankful that the dead are soon to 'rule our spirits from their urns' in a realistic and not alone in a poetical sense. They think there is something majestic and even pleasurable in the idea that it will ere long be possible, on all civilised shores, to leave their mother earth, not with a partial, but with a fully consummated sacrifice upon her altar, bidding her adieu none the worse, but rather the better, for their sojourn with her. They groan[2] and labour under the burden of enforced burial, and 'hail with satisfaction and joy the prospect that a chariot of fire may receive them instead of the cold and darksome grave.'
Famous Men of the Middle Ages
The story of the Middle Ages is told through the lives of such men as Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc. The Famous Men of the Middle Ages guides readers through the turbulent "dark age" of history and sheds light on how the world transitioned from the end of ancient times to the birth of the modern era.
Games and Songs of American Children
Children's games are among the most interesting social phenomena. Their inventiveness and variety are overwhelming, and their durability is uncanny. Some children's games still current today were played when Rome was young. Minor details may change, the words of the jingles change, but the games remain basically the same from one generation to the next. Also, children's games reflect with great accuracy both current and past situations, providing a good index to the folkways of a certain time and place.This book is the pioneer study in American children's games. It contains scores of games that the author collected throughout the eastern half of the United States around the turn of the century. It is the basic book in the field, for much of the material has disappeared since Newell collected it. Of course this book can never be superseded, since this particular moment in time is gone and cannot be retrieved.Newell, who was one of America's foremost folklorists, has described the procedure of the games, and quoted collected texts of the songs in full, with the music for them in many cases. He also provides comparative material demonstrating the kinship between the game under discussion and similar games from other cultures. Over 100 games are given here under various functional categories: guessing games, games of chase, ball games, knife games, and many others.The book has great value for modern readers. It is also an important document for the folklorist, since most of this material is not obtainable elsewhere. It is valuable to historians as a source of information on popular culture. It is useful to parents, teachers, and any others who may want suggestions for games and entertainments for children. And for the general reader it will bring back many a golden memory of the days when he, too, played "London Bridge is falling down."
Hamlet
Featuring the images of some of the world's most famous stage and film actors, these additions to the all-new Oxford School Shakespeare introduce,and enthrall,young people to one of the greatest writers of all time. This season brings revised editions of five of the Bard's most famous plays,As You Like It, Othello, Hamlet, Love's Labour Lost and The Taming of the Shrew. Designed specifically for students unfamiliar with Shakespeare's rich literary legacy, these new editions present Shakespeare's sometimes-intimidating Middle English in a way that is easy-to-read and engaging for ages twelve and up. The notes and introductions have been completely revised, allowing unprecedented clarity and accessibility. Featuring new covers and new illustrations,including photos from recent productions of Shakespeare's plays from around the world,Oxford School Shakespeare brings all the pleasure of these literary treasures to life.
His Last Bow: An Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes Is Now Part of the British Counter-Intelligence"Good old Watson! You are the one fixed point in a changing age. There's an east wind coming all the same, such a wind as never blew on England yet. It will be cold and bitter, Watson, and a good many of us may wither before its blast. But it's God's own wind none the less, and a cleaner, better, stronger land will lie in the sunshine when the storm has cleared." - Arthur Conan Doyle, His Last BowGerman spy Von Bork has done his job well and now he patiently awaits to return to Berlin. First though he must meet with an Irish-American informant and complete one last transaction. The informant named Altamont arrives with a special package. But what does all of these have to do with Sherlock Holmes? This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you?ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can?t wait to hear what you have to say about it.Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
How to Amuse Yourself and Others: The American Girls Handy Book
Explore, hike, discover, be crafty and have fun with friends or alone, indoors or outside! Written for children in 1893, and valuable for both kids and adults today, here's a magical cornucopia of projects, devices, toys, gifts, dolls, recipes, decorations, perfumes, wax and clay modeling, oil and water-color painting and games, all with clear and practical directions for how to make and play them. Vintage Americana by the Beard sisters, two of the founders of the girls scouting movement (when they weren't campaigning for women's rights). As Anne M. Boylan writes in her foreword, "Healthy and spirited, [the American Girl] thinks nothing of taking a ten-mile 'romp' through woods and fields with a group of friends, and collects flowers and leaves for preservation or presentation to friends and relations. Above all, however, the Beards' girl is handy. She can make a hat rack, a screen, or a bookshelf; fashion a macrame hammock or a cornhusk doll; and draw, paint, sculpt, or decorate a room...By emphasizing what girls can do, The American Girl's Handy Book presents a portrait of girlhood that is vigorous, active, and full of possibilities."
In Times Like These, by Nellie L. McClung
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
King Lear
Featuring the images of some of the world's most famous stage and film actors, these additions to the all-new Oxford School Shakespeare introduce--and enthrall--young people to one of the greatest writers of all time. This season brings revised editions of five of the Bard's most famous plays--As You Like It, Othello, Hamlet, Love's Labour Lost and The Taming of the Shrew. Designed specifically for students unfamiliar with Shakespeare's rich literary legacy, these new editions present Shakespeare's sometimes-intimidating Middle English in a way that is easy-to-read and engaging for ages twelve and up. The notes and introductions have been completely revised, allowing unprecedented clarity and accessibility. Featuring new covers and new illustrations--including photos from recent productions of Shakespeare's plays from around the world--Oxford School Shakespeare brings all the pleasure of these literary treasures to life.
Madam How and Lady Why – Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children
Madam How And Lady Why was a classic children's book written by Charles Kingsley, remaining a popular bedtime choice for discerning parents today. This lovely text explains natural phenomenon in a whimsically educational manner, offering its listeners enthralling details of a geologic nature in a way that both entertains and informs the young mind. A timeless classic, this book is well deserving of a place on every family bookshelf. Charles Kingsley was a university professor, priest, novelist, historian and close friend of Charles Darwin. This book was originally published in 1869 and is now republished with an additional biography of the author.
Modern American Poetry
The essays collected in this volume survey the major works of modern American poetry, from magnificent epics like Hart Crane's "The Bridge" and Wallace Stevens's "Auroras of Aurmn," to such central lyrics as Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and Maranne Moore's "Poetry." the complexity of modern American poetry has demanded appreciation and analysis of an especially high order, and the list of critics included here makes up a veritable all-star team of close readers, from Kenneth Burke to Helen Vendler, from Richard Poirier to David Bromwich.
My Magical Sketch Book: Draw, Color, Write
Do your children love to draw or write? Do you want to teach them at an early age about goal setting? Now you can do both! Encourage your children to visualize their goals by drawing them out on paper and writing about them! This sketch book contains 12 questions to make your children think about their dreams, big and small. Each question has a few decorated pages to sketch pictures and write. Some of the ideas children will explore are: What do you want or wish to be?Where do you want to go and explore?What would you like to try that is new?What would you like to design or create?What would you like to learn more about?Children can also read along in the companion book, My Magical Dreams, Book 3 of The Magic of Me Series, for inspiration! Together they make a perfect gift set for the young dreamers in your life. * Please note the interior of the sketch book is black and white.
Nine Unlikely Tales
Edith Nesbit (1858 ? 1924) was a prolific and popular writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. ?Nine Unlikely Tales? is a 1901 collection of short stories for children, including ?The Cockatoucanor Great Aunt Willoughby?, ?The Blue Mountain?, ?The Prince, Two Mice, and Some Kitchen Maids?, and others. These charming tales would make for perfect bedtime reading or as an introduction to the wonderful world of short stories for young readers. Illustrated by H. R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson. Other notable works by this author include: ?The Prophet's Mantle? (1885), ?Something Wrong? (1886), and ?The Marden Mystery? (1896). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Oliver Twist
YA. These titles offer a quick way into a range of exciting classic stories. Shortened versions of well-known novels, these books lose nothing in terms of the flavour of the original editions, but they do make the texts more accessible for less-able readers and students for whom English is a second language. Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Oliver Twist tells the story of a poor orphan, Oliver, who survives starvation in the workhouse, life with the evil Fagin, kidnap and robbery before eventually finding happiness.
Polly of the Circus
WHEN John Douglas's uncle offered to educate his nephew for the ministry, the boy was less enthusiastic than his mother. He did not remonstrate, however, for it had been the custom of generations for at least one son of each Douglas family to preach the gospel of Calvinism, and his father's career as an architect and landscape gardener had not left him much capital.
Reading- Literature Eighth Reader
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Secrets of the Woods
William Long's Secrets of the Woods paints vivid pictures of the lives of many forest creatures, including the wood-mouse, kingfisher, red squirrel, deer, partridge and others. Discover what can be learned about our animal friends by paying close attention over time, details that casual nature watchers will miss.Through Secrets of the Woods William Long uses stories of his personal observations to teach children valuable lessons about nature.This edition includes all the original illustrations, lovingly restored for modern printing.
Seed Dispersal
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.