An engaging introduction to four of the greatest Americans-George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln
The lives of these gentlemen are set forth in a simple manner, yet the stories are filled with many interesting details. Children will learn about each man's trials and successes, and how these experiences molded their character. Patriotic and engaging, Four Great Americans will inspire young listeners and give them a greater appreciation for American history.
The first volume in a five-part series telling the story of Great Britain's history, from its earliest beginnings to World War I
Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, Henrietta Marshall's beautifully written narrative is based on her answers to her children's questions about the history of Great Britain, which they referred to as 'home island.'
The second volume in a five-part series telling the story of Great Britain's history, from its earliest beginnings to World War I
Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, Henrietta Marshall's beautifully written narrative is based on her answers to her children's questions about the history of Great Britain, which they referred to as 'home island.'
The final volume in a five-part series telling the story of Great Britain's history, from its earliest beginnings to World War I
Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, Henrietta Marshall's beautifully written narrative is based on her answers to her children's questions about the history of Great Britain, which they referred to as 'home island.'
This thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power-from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his time as emperor of over half of Europe-focuses on Napoleon's military exploits, including his victories in battle after battle, his exile to the island of Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena.
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. The seven main topics include:
Stories of Explorers and Pioneers
Stories of VirginiaStories of New England
Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies
Stories of the French in America
Stories of the Struggle for Liberty
Stories of the United States under the Constitution
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 1, you'll hear stories of the exciting adventures of the explorers and pioneers, like Columbus and Cabot, who faced daunting trials to find the 'New World.'
Stories include:
How the Vikings of Old Sought and Found New Lands The Sea of Darkness and the Great Faith of Columbus How Columbus Fared Forth upon the Sea of Darkness and Came to Pleasant Lands Beyond How Columbus Returned in Triumph How America Was NamedHow the Flag of England Was Planted on the Shores of the New World How the Flag of France was Planted in Florida How the French Founded a Colony in Florida How the Spaniards Drove the French Out of FloridaHow a Frenchman Avenged the Death of His Countrymen The Adventures of Sir Humphrey Gilbert About Sir Walter Raleigh's Adventures in the Golden West
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 2, you'll hear stories of the settlement of the Virginia Colony.
Stories include:
The Adventures of Captain John Smith More Adventures of Captain John Smith How the Colony Was Saved How Pocahontas Took a Journey over the SeasHow the Redmen Fought against Their White Brothers How Englishmen Fought a Duel with TyrannyThe Coming of the CavaliersBacon's Rebellion The Story of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 3, you'll hear stories of the settlement of the New England Colonies.
Stories include:
The Story of the Pilgrim Fathers The Founding of Massachusetts The Story of Harry Vane The Story of Anne Hutchinson and the Founding of Rhode Island The Founding of Harvard How Quakers First Came to New England How Maine and New Hampshire Were Founded The Founding of Connecticut and War with the Indians The Founding of New Haven The Hunt for the Regicides King Philip's War How the Charter of Connecticut Was SavedThe Witches of Salem
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 4, you'll hear stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies.
Stories include:
The Founding of Maryland How New Amsterdam Became New York How a German Ruled New York Pirates! The Founding of New Jersey The Founding of PennsylvaniaHow Benjamin Franklin Came to Philadelphia The Founding of North and South Carolina War with the Indians in North and South CarolinaThe Founding of Georgia
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson and World War I. In Part 5, you'll hear stories of the French in America.
Stories include:
Stories of the French in America How the Mississippi Was Discovered King Williams' War and Queen Anne's War The Mississippi Bubble How a Terrible Disaster Befell the British Army The End of French Rule in America The Rebellion of Pontiac
This series, in seven parts, tells the story of America from the earliest founding through the days of Woodrow Wilson World War I. Part 6 continues the series with the stories of the struggle for liberty.
Stories include:
The Boston Tea PartyPaul Revere's Ride - The Unsheathing of the SwordThe First Thrust - The Battle of Bunker Hill The War in Canada The Birth of a Great Nation The Darkest Hour - Trenton and Princeton Burgoyne's Campaign - Bennington and OriskanyBurgoyne's Campaign - Bemis Heights and SaratogaBrandywine - Germantown - Vally Forge War on the Sea The Battle of Monmouth - The Story of Captain MollyThe Story of a Great Crime A Turning Point in the World's History
