A view of the incidents at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, which were the start of the American Revolution, as seen from the eyes of George, a British drummer boy. ...More
An easy-to-read account of Sam and his father fighting as minutemen against the British in the Battle of Lexington. ...More
The Muldie boys and their father have come along way to Kansas to look for land. They build a dugout house and live through a hard winter, saved from starvation by a band of Osage Indians. Spring comes, and Daddy moves to find a better home for them. The three brothers are left to fend for themselves, and when at last Daddy sends for them, the boys must find courage to brave the dangers of the wilderness alone. ...More
The Golly Sisters, May-May and Rose, share further adventures as they take their traveling show through the West. ...More
Homesteads are few and far between on the wide 19th-century Nebraska prairie, and Betsy can't wait to make friends with the new girl in town. But first she must help Emmeline learn about her new home. Full color. ...More
Sometimes Rosa and Willy behave like the two little alligators in the stories Cousin Joan tells them. ...More
When he is sent home alone for misbehaving in church, Tommy discovers that his house is a station on the underground railroad. ...More
Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America's first president. ...More
This founding father was one of America's first "foodies." After a visit to France, he introduced all sorts of yummy treats to America. Get the scoop in this deliciously funny, true story. Full color. ...More
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps, draw pictures, and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents. What kind of present is good enough for a president? Illustrations. ...More
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Andrew and his family are excited when a photographer comes to take a picture of their dancing bear, but then Bearly can't be found. ...More
Eight-year-old Letty attempts to save her pet goose from marauding British soldiers in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. ...More
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