When little Reddy Fox gets too big for his breeches and steals a plump pet hen in broad daylight, the stage is set for an exciting tale as Farmer Brown's boy pursues Reddy with loaded gun and Bowser the Hound. Fortunately, Reddy has wise Granny Fox on his side and, with some timely help from other woodland friends, manages to avoid an unhappy ending.
As this timeless fable unfolds, children will delight in Reddy's risky antics and the commotion his behavior causes among Johnny Chuck, Drummer the Woodpecker, Peter Rabbit, and the other inhabitants of the Green Forest. Thornton W. Burgess, author of Old Mother West Wind and many other children's classics, was a master at telling a good story that holds a child's attention while instilling an important lesson in the most painless and enjoyable fashion. First published in 1913, The Adventures of Reddy Fox was one of his finest efforts. In this inexpensive Dover edition, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, it will delight children (and adults) today, just as it did their grandparents.
Reprint of the Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1913 edition.
The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham.
Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his enemies.
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green tells of the perennially enjoyable stories of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Our Student Study Guide will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills.
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green tells of the perennially enjoyable stories of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Our Student Study Guide will aid the student in developing their Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills.
Sammy Jay thinks he's a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief — especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale — enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations — combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.
One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.
Reprint of the Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1915 edition.
Whether forming a pirate gang to search for buried treasure or spending a quiet time at home, sharing his medicine with Aunt Polly's cat, the irrepressible Tom Sawyer evokes the world of boyhood in nineteenth century rural America.
On the banks of the Mississippi River, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night in the graveyard they witness a murder. The boys make a blood oath never to reveal the secret, and they run away to be pirates in search of hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave, can he escape unharmed?
Better than hiring a tour guide to the fictional town of St. Pertersburg, Missouri, this comprehension guide takes you chapter by chapter through Tom's shenanigans and includes projects that are much more fun than whitewashing Aunt Polly's fence.
TheStudent Guide features reading notes, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and Socratic discussion questions that dive deeply into the main themes of the text.
The Teacher Guide features the answers to all comprehension questions and Socratic discussion questions from the Student Guide. TheTeacher Guide also includes a unit test to be administered after completion of each of the three units.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Student Guide and Teacher Guide serve as the perfect companion to Mark Twain’s classic work. Essential for any complete literature program, this book and the accompanying guides make learning from Tom Sawyer simple and accessible.
When Unc' Billy Possum learns how easy it is to get into trouble, it takes some doin' to get himself out of his predicament. First of all, he didn't go home when he should have. The next thing he knew, he was a prisoner! But with the help of his friends, especially Happy Jack Squirrel, Unc' manages to find a way out of his difficult situation.
Master storyteller Thornton Burgess beguiles young readers and nature lovers with another tale about the delightful creatures of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows.
Reprint of the Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1919 edition.
There are three works that are at the source of Western culture: the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid. After you have completed your study of Homer’s two works, Virgil’s epic story of the founding of Rome, the Aeneid, is your next logical Great Book to study.
Now your students can get the background they need to understand the Aeneid with our instructional DVDs, featuring Elizabeth Pierce, one of Highlands Latin School’s master teachers. Mrs. Pierce’s compelling lectures will give your students a better understanding of the background and culture of the time period, as well as the themes inherent in this great epic.
The Aeneid Student Guide includes Places & Characters To Know, Comprehension Questions, important Quotations, and Discussion Questions. The answers are contained in the Aeneid Teacher Guide.