This book tells the stories of some of the actors and other performers who traveled the early roads and the river systems of America to take their plays and shows to the settlements along the ever-expanding frontier.
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Out Of StockThis collection of pictures, with text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years, confirms J.R.R. Tolkien’s considerable talent as an artist. It provides fascinating insight into his visual conception of many of the places and events familiar to readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.Sku: 9780008484446
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
By: Christopher Tolkien, Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien$49.99 -
Pierre, sick and confined to bed, cannot play with other children. He must find his enjoyment in what he sees outside his window: the sky above and the canal below. Pierre discovers beauty in the daily sights and sounds that enter his open window and they become his companions. One day Pierre hears strange noises coming from the canal. Young boys have come into the quiet canal, shattering Pierre's peaceful routine. They see Pierre in his window ana an unusual relationship develops between Pierre and the group of boys, as they come back again and again. During a local holiday, Pierre receives a surprise visit from his companions, and in an exuberant ceremony he is made mayor of the city. When the boys return to the canal several days later, Pierre's window is empty. Before he died, however, Pierre left a gift with his grandfather for each of his friends.Sku: 0888157568
Pierre and His Friends
By: W.G. Vandehulst$13.95 -
"‘Let fly jib sheet! Slack away main! Fenders out!’ Dick and Dorothea – also known as The Ds – arrive in Norfol "‘Barbecued billygoats!’ Can you imagine finding gold? That’s just what the Swallows and Amazons and Dick and Dorothea decide to hunt for in the hills high above the lake...Sku: 9780099582540
Pigeon Post
By: Arthur Ransome$16.99 -
Wallow in fascinating facts about the smartest of all farm animals-- the pig!Sku: 9780823415540
Pigs
By: Gail Gibbons$10.99 -
Mr. Pig, Mrs. Pig, and the piglets are hot, hot, hot and they really want to go to the beach...Sku: 9780689822520
Pigs on a Blanket
By: Amy Axelrod$12.99 -
Join the pig family as they add, subtract, multiply, divide, and think about how money works in order to satisfy their big pig appetites!Sku: 9780689812194
Pigs Will Be Pigs
By: Amy Axelrod$12.99 -
Guideposts of Grace for Your Faith Journey As a follower of Christ, you live each day as a pilgrim, traveling the path Jesus sets before you. Though the road may be rocky, God provides reminders along the way to show you that He writes your story, paves your path, and walks with you always.Sku: 9780736982924
Pilgrim
By: Ruth Simons$47.50 -
In the early 1900s, Pumphrey, a primary school teacher, compiled stories from a number of original sources, including William Bradford's diary Of Plymouth Plantation and Edward Winslow's journal Good Newes from New England--stories of faith, courage, and joy that became the seeds of a great nation.Sku: 9781893103245
Pilgrim Stories
By: Margaret Pumphrey$16.50 -
Little Phil desperately wants to see his brother Tom. He knows Tom isn’t guilty. But Phil is afraid of the policeman. Who will help these street urchins?Sku: 9780921100914
Pilgrim Street
By: Hesba Stretton$9.95 -
Written by Carlo Collodi in 1883, Pinocchio is an adventure-filled fairy tale with an important moral. Will Pinocchio ever learn to do what is right and become a real boy? Collodi’s timeless story teaches valuable lessons of goodness, hard work, and diligence.Sku: 9781547705504
Pinocchio
By: Carlo Collodi$17.95 -
An Italian classic set in 1800s Tuscany, Pinocchio teaches valuable lessons through trials, growth, and the guidance of the benevolent Blue Fairy.
Pinocchio
By: Carlo Collodi$16.50 – $30.95 -
The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he chooses an unusual piece of wood - and the finished puppet can talk and misbehave like the liveliest child. But Pinocchio is brave and inquisitive as well as naughty, and after some hair-raising adventures, he earns his heart's desire.Sku: 9780141331645
Pinocchio
By: Carlo Collodi$10.99 -
From the Publisher: Every pioneer girl should have a cat she takes with her on the Oregon Trail. Nine-year-old Kate Purdy is traveling from Missouri to Oregon by wagon train, and she’s worried. She isn’t worried about how long the trip will be or the hardships she’ll have to suffer. She’s worried about Snuggs—the pretty little cat who took a shine to her and decided to come along for the ride, even though there are no pets allowed on the wagon train. So no matter what happens, Snuggs the cat has to stay a secret! History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!Sku: 9780394820385
Pioneer Cat
By: William H. Hooks$9.50 -
This activity book explores the way of life of three pioneer societies in Canada.3 GradesSku: 9780919972377
Pioneer Life
By: Natalie Quinn$14.99 -
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The Homestead Act of 1862 opened the land of the American Midwest to anyone willing to work for it, and this book tells the stories of two of the pioneers who battled Mother Nature to make a living in those vast, wind-swept prairies.Sku: 9780880926218
Pioneering on the Plains
By: Edith McCall$16.95