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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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Rolf, a young and determined Viking bowman, faces many dangers after he vows to pursue and bring to justice the men responsible for his father's death. Set in ancient Iceland, Allen French's suspense-filled novel pits Christians against pagan warriors during the early years of Christianity.
Brimming with exciting tales of brave men and women who led legendary lives, this thrilling tale will captivate today's young readers just as it enthralled audiences generations ago.
By: French, Allen
$13.50
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"The disintegration of rational society started in the drift from the hearth and the family", wrote G. K. Chesterton in 1933. "The solution must be a drift back."
In a world that has lost touch with normality, it takes a pioneer to rediscover the wonders of the normal. This masterful compilation of texts and quotes from the prolific G. K. Chesterton, edited by Dale Ahlquist, illustrates the glory of the family—the heritage of romance, love, marriage, parenthood, and home. It is a hymn in praise of the saucepan, the kettle, the hairbrush, the umbrella stand, what Chesterton calls "the brave old bones of life". With piercing wit, the English writer pits all these venerable truths against the fashions of divorce, contraception, and abortion, along with the troubling philosophies that have afflicted education and the workplace since the early twentieth century.
By: G.K. Chesterton
$24.50
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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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he Middle Ages changed Europe; the dramatic collapse of the Roman Empire was followed by centuries of conflict and the making of new countries - this history, aimed at younger readers, sheds light upon this fascinating era. With the fall of Rome - a civilization which had held control of France, parts of Germany, Spain and Britain for hundreds of years - a power vacuum opened. Formally organized regions descended into fighting, and for a time it appeared that the tribal ways of old would return. However, the emergence of King Charlemagne, who brought Christianity to Europe and unified many disparate peoples, marked the beginning of a new era: the Middle Ages.
By: Samuel B. Harding
$14.50
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Originally written in the early twentieth century, the story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted generations of readers, while the Tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition.
Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by Bob Blaisdell. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King, the adventures in Christmas Wood, Toyland, Marzipan Castle, and much more.
Printed in large easy-to-read type and enhanced with 30 new illustrations by Thea Kliros, this Christmas favorite will entertain young readers the year round.
By: Hoffmann, E. T. A.
$3.25
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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
The Story of the Family $24.50Quantity
Sample 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.
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.
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.2 Grades
Rolf, a young and determined Viking bowman, faces many dangers after he vows to pursue and bring to justice the men responsible for his father's death. Set in ancient Iceland, Allen French's suspense-filled novel pits Christians against pagan warriors during the early years of Christianity. Brimming with exciting tales of brave men and women who led legendary lives, this thrilling tale will captivate today's young readers just as it enthralled audiences generations ago.
"The disintegration of rational society started in the drift from the hearth and the family", wrote G. K. Chesterton in 1933. "The solution must be a drift back." In a world that has lost touch with normality, it takes a pioneer to rediscover the wonders of the normal. This masterful compilation of texts and quotes from the prolific G. K. Chesterton, edited by Dale Ahlquist, illustrates the glory of the family—the heritage of romance, love, marriage, parenthood, and home. It is a hymn in praise of the saucepan, the kettle, the hairbrush, the umbrella stand, what Chesterton calls "the brave old bones of life". With piercing wit, the English writer pits all these venerable truths against the fashions of divorce, contraception, and abortion, along with the troubling philosophies that have afflicted education and the workplace since the early twentieth century.4 Grades
Trace the formation and growth of the United States, from early beginnings to the modern era.
'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.
This collection is filled with stories of people and events, both real and mythical, that form the foundation of western culture.
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.2 Grades
he Middle Ages changed Europe; the dramatic collapse of the Roman Empire was followed by centuries of conflict and the making of new countries - this history, aimed at younger readers, sheds light upon this fascinating era. With the fall of Rome - a civilization which had held control of France, parts of Germany, Spain and Britain for hundreds of years - a power vacuum opened. Formally organized regions descended into fighting, and for a time it appeared that the tribal ways of old would return. However, the emergence of King Charlemagne, who brought Christianity to Europe and unified many disparate peoples, marked the beginning of a new era: the Middle Ages.
Originally written in the early twentieth century, the story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker has delighted generations of readers, while the Tchaikovsky ballet based on the tale has become a holiday tradition. Now young children can enjoy this beloved classic in a specially abridged version by Bob Blaisdell. Included are all the wonderful scenes and characters: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier and the presentation of the Nutcracker, the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the seven-headed Mouse King, the adventures in Christmas Wood, Toyland, Marzipan Castle, and much more. Printed in large easy-to-read type and enhanced with 30 new illustrations by Thea Kliros, this Christmas favorite will entertain young readers the year round.
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.2 Grades
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.
"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.
The 102 stories of heroes and wars, of legends both mythical and historical in this collection, tell the history of the Romans.