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Following the Frontier West $16.95Quantity
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The author of Little Women possessed a special gift for capturing children's imaginations, and she wrote these fairy tales when she was just sixteen years old. Louisa May Alcott created the fanciful stories for the amusement of the daughter of a family friend, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Populated by elves, brownies, and other supernatural creatures, the fables conclude with memorable lessons for young readers about the power of love and kindness and the importance of responsibility.Flower Fables
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This book contains interesting, amusing, and even touching stories of some of the more colourful characters who helped to open the unknown lands of America to the settlers who were working their way west.Following the Frontier West
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Rafael le Marre collects three companions whom he leads on an adventurous journey from Paris to Letzenstein. The Revolution of February, 1848, has erupted in France. Paul and Christie, both English, and Jeanne d’Estel of Valmay, have concerns of their own to pursue. But when the generous-hearted Rafael is arrested by political enemies, harrowing days follow. Important truths of character come to light, and Rafael’s stature emerges: the Phoenix arises again from the ashes. This is the second book in the Letzenstein Chronicles.Following the Phoenix
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It is the story of 12- year-old Martin Meulenberg and his family during the Roman Catholic persecution of the Reformed Christians in The Netherlands about the year 1600. A peddler, secretly distributing Reformed books from village to village, drops a copy of Guido de Brès’ True Christian Confession — a booklet forbidden by the Roman Catholic authorities. An evil neighbor sees the book and informs . . .For the Heart of Holland
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These 30 realistic scenes feature dozens of forest animals in their natural habitats, from foxes and skunks to beavers and owls. Each page also includes simple facts that highlight the learning experience. Adding to the fun are four pages of full-color stickers that kids can use to complete each picture.Dover Original.Forest Animals Sticker Coloring Book
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Book Two in the Seeds of America TrilogyBlistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free.Forge
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Sophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Forget-Me-Not Lake (Sophie Mouse #3)
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Gold fever swept the country, and by 1849 people were flooding into California any way they could get there.Forty-Niners Cross the Country
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This book is a compilation of biographical sketches of four of America’s most celebrated figuresFour Great Americans
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Young Francie O'Sullivan, from the Irish family we first met in The Cottage at Bantry Bay has had a successful operation in a Dublin hospital, but longs to return to his beloved family in County Cork. He heads out the hospital door, no permission asked, and finds a train-won't any train do? Francie finds himself making a speedy tour (in the opposite direction from home) around the Emerald Isle, a journey full of adventure, laughter, and endearing friendships for Francie and the reader. Illustrated by the author. This is the second book in the Bantry Bay Series. The first book in the series is The Cottage at Bantry Bay. The third book in the series is Pegeen.Francie On The Run
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Sample This book is about the brilliant young Schubert, his merry friends, and their pranks and escapades. One interesting story in the book is the new light that is shed on the history of the Unfinished Symphony. There are many selections from the composer’s magnificent music in this volume. We have the March Militaire, the Moment Musicale, the theme of The Erlking, a dance from the opera, Rosamunde, Rondos, Dances, the lovely, lovely waltzes, impromptu pieces, the Cradle Song (a favorite of almost every child) and several of the beautiful songs.Franz Schubert and His Merry Friends
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Sample Frederic Chopin was a celebrated pianist and probably the greatest composer for the piano the world has ever known. He loved music from babyhood and when his family moved to Warsaw a few years after his birth, he was placed under the tutelage of the best masters of music in Poland. The story is told of his early years through the momentous day in Vienna when his playing at the theatre of Count Gallenburg actually launched his career as a major figure in the world of music.Frederick Chopin, The Early Years
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Sample Chopin returned to Vienna to find only a cool welcome awaiting him. Vienna wanted to dance and sing and forget war...and Poland was on the brink of war. In Paris, however, Chopin found himself warmly welcomed; his concerts became the vogue; his days were crowded with both gaiety and the work he loved. Years passed and the world hailed his greatest compositions. Then ill health began making inroads on his time and at the peak of his career, the great composer and pianist died in Paris.Frederick Chopin, The Later Years
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Continuing the New York Time s bestselling series, Jessica Day George brings readers on another magical adventure in Castle Glower. Fridays at Castle Glower are about to get interesting! With newborn griffins hatching left and right, new Castle passageways to explore, and an out-of-the-blue wedding to plan, life is as exciting as ever for Celie, Lilah, and Rolf. But when the dangerous, ancient wizard Arkwright escapes from the dungeon, no one can rest until he is found. Celie has an idea of where he may be hiding, but the only way to stop him could be to erase parts of the Castle for good. With danger lurking behind everytapestry and under every trapdoor, can Celie outsmart Arkwright fast enough to save her family and Castle Glower?Fridays with the Wizards
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It is two years after the events in Canadian Summer. The Mitchells are settled in their new home, Friendly Gables—and twins have just been added to the family. With Mother recovering from the births and with other changes in the household, the children must come to terms with themselves in new ways. Joan’s first dance; Patsy loses her glasses; Peter’s disastrous fight; Angela’s misadventure in the woods; Timmy’s “good news”; and Catherine’s brush with fire —are only a few of the incidents in the life of this busy, growing family. With her usual humor and compassion, the author brings the Mitchell “trilogy” to a satisfying close. Illustrated by the author.Friendly Gables: The Mitchells – Vol 3
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From tiny tadpoles to massive master jumpers, explore the lives of frogs in this detailed introduction!Frogs (Hardcover)
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