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Delve into the intriguing life of Napoleon, from humble beginnings to European dominance.
By: Henrietta E. Marshall
$10.50 – $25.50
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The author sympathetically shows what a nervous, unpredictable child Peter Tchaikovsky was and how his love for music was almost greater than he could bear. Any sort of routine was impossible for him, and as a result, he could not bring himself to practice law as an adult. However, music still beckoned, and under the great Anton Rubinstein, he made progress. It was early one morning, seated at a table in the deserted dining room of an inn, that he wrote the first draft of his first symphony.
By: Opal Wheeler
$20.95
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Rolf, son of Hiarandi the Unlucky, is a character who exemplifies the effect of Christ's teachings upon the Icelandic people during their heroic age. The book is set in Iceland in the days when Christianity has come to the island though the old customs still linger.
By: Allen French
$21.50
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The Soursop family live on the western coast of newly Christian Iceland. Rolf, the son, is everything his father Hiarandi could hope for. He is very good with the bow and arrow and he is thoughtful, loyal, and strong.
By: Allen French
$14.95 – $29.50
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Generations of children have thrilled to Howard Pyle's skillful retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This book is one of the best of the series — a rich chronicle that includes the stirring adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail as well as the last chapter in the life of King Arthur.
The book begins with the exciting story of Sir Geraint — how he fought with the knights of the Sparrow-Hawk, how he set right the wrongs of the earldom, how he destroyed three giants of the highway and more. The narrative then takes up the thrilling exploits of Sir Galahad ("the most perfect knight who ever lived"): his initiation into knighthood, how he came to the court of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. Finally, there are the last chapters in the life of King Arthur — his attack on Sir Lancelot, his fatal battle with Sir Mordred and Arthur's final journey to Avalon.
Recounted in language appropriately medieval in flavor and enhanced with 39 of Howard Pyle's richly atmospheric illustrations, these tales promise a splendid reading experience — a magical journey to a far-off time and a bygone world of knightly valor and chivalric romance.
By: Pyle, Howard
$17.50
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Trace the formation and growth of the United States, from early beginnings to the modern era.
By: Helene A. Guerber
$20.95 – $36.95
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'The Story of the Greek People' is an educational children's book that details the important events in Greek history all the way from the beginning of the first Olympiad in 776 B.C. through to the death of Alexander in 323 B.C.
By: Eva March Tappan
$28.95
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This collection is filled with stories of people and events, both real and mythical, that form the foundation of western culture.
By: Helene A. Guerber
$16.50 – $30.95
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One of the greatest war stories of all time, The Iliad is presented here in story form for easy reading and provides a great introduction to this classic tale. Set during the Trojan war it tells of Gods and humans, and mans struggle in the face of uncaring Gods.
By: Alfred J Church
$14.95 – $29.50
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Follow Odysseus, king of Ithaca as he returns home after the Trojan War. After fighting for ten long years his return home takes another ten, during which time he faces many perils and all his crew mates are killed.
By: Alfred J. Church
$13.50 – $27.95
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Many people know of the story of the three wise men, but have you ever heard the story of the other wise man? This work by Henry van Dyke explores the travels of the other wise man, Artaban. Although his experience was different than that of the three wise men, Artaban has a journey that he did not expect.
By: Henry van Dyke
$11.95
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"How a village kingdom became a mighty republic, how the republic became a world-embracing empire, how that empire, the dread and pride of its millions of subjects, fell so low as to become the sport of its own soldiers." -- Preface.
By: Eva March Tappan
$44.50
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The 102 stories of heroes and wars, of legends both mythical and historical in this collection, tell the history of the Romans.
By: Helene A. Guerber
$16.50 – $30.95
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From the Publisher:
When their father’s business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of many ingenious ways to do so, their well-meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble – until one adventure has quite unexpected results.
By: E. Nesbit
$12.50
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Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD)
History is a story. Isn’t it time you read it that way?
This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format.
What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year old become the last emperor of Rome?
By: Bauer, Susan Wise
$25.95
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The Middle Ages (400 – 1600)
This engaging story tells world history in a compelling, fun, way. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the Giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?
A read-aloud history for the whole family. Over 800,000 copies of the Story of the World series now in print!
Add the Activity Book for a full year of history, geography, and literature study.
By: Bauer, Susan Wise
$25.95