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The White Feather
Indians were on the warpath. Friends and neighbors were moving away to escape danger. Only Abe and Sarie’s family stayed. Father always had his own way of looking at things. He believed that friendliness and fair treatment would be respected by their Indian neighbors. 64 pages; illustrated; paper.
The Yangtze
Molly Aloian. The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
They’re Off! The Story of the Pony Express
In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture—the Pony Express. Over the course of ten days in April, eighty riders and five hundred horses delivered mail between California and Missouri—a mission that took three weeks by stagecoach. The spirit of the brave riders and their ponies is captured perfectly in Cheryl Harness’s lively, brightly illustrated, and information-filled account. 32 pages. Paperback.
Thornton Burgess Series
Thornton Burgess series — Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. The 32 titles available are: The Adventures of Billy Mink, Blacky the Crow, Bob White, Bobby Raccoon, Bowser the Hound, Buster Bear, Buster Bear’s Twins, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Danny Meadow Mouse, Grandfather Frog, Happy Jack, Jerry Muskrat, Jimmy Skunk, Johnny Chuck, Lightfoot the Deer, Mr. Mocker, Mother West Wind’s Neighbors, Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Old Granny Fox, Old Man Coyote, Old Mother West Wind, Old Mother West Wind’s Animal Friends, Old Mr. Buzzard, Old Mr. Toad, Paddy the Beaver, Peter Cottontail, Poor Mrs. Quack, Prickly Porky, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, Unc’ Billy Possum, and Whitefoot the Wood Mouse. These books are good reading for children—adults will also enjoy them! 75-90 pages; paper; Dover Publications.
Three Foolish Sisters
Stories Children Love series, book 15. Three little sisters are walking down the path, pulling a wagon. Their little brother is riding in the wagon. They see an open gate at the edge of the Baron’s land. Do they dare go in? What do they find? What terrible predicament do they get into? How will they find little brother? Suitable for beginning readers. 48 pages; paperback.
Three Young Pilgrims
With full-color paintings, maps and illustrations together with lively text, this book makes the experiences of the Pilgrims come alive for children. Experience both the sadness of the great sickness that came the first winter and the joy of a bountiful crop and the harvest celebration by reading the story of one Pilgrim family. Preschool to age 10; 32 pages; paper.
Through the Thunderstorm
Book number two from the Stories Children Love series. To go to Grandmother’s house, Bob, Betsy, and Benjamin have to go through the woods. In the woods there are unseen eyes on the three children – the eyes of the jolly baker who pulls a trick on them, the eyes of a little bird which they trap in their basket, and the eyes of a scary old woman whom they take to be a wicked witch. The children get caught in the woods during a frightful thunderstorm. And then they find out about another set of eyes. Suitable for beginning readers. 48 pages; paperback.
Two Little Girls from Yesteryear
Join Debra and Karen in their childhood in the old house at LaFontaine, Kansas. Read about fetching peaches from the cellar and fun times at Grandpa’s place. Watching Daddy feed hot dog pieces to a frog and sleeping under the stars by the river is great fun! A delightful book to read to preschoolers with color pictures throughout. 144 pages; paper.
Tyga’s Secret
The excitement was running wild! The news was squawked around by the very excited parrots. The monkeys were fine-tuning their tricks and stunts. King Leo was preparing a fabulous feast. Almost everyone in the village was getting prepared because Tyga was coming to pay them a visit. What the animals did not know was that Tyga had a surprise for them! 32 pages, paperback, with black and white pencil-drawn illustrations.
Unc’ Billy Possum
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 80 pages. Paper.
