This package is customizable! So the pricing on this package will vary depending on which books you include in the package. Please make your selection and see what the price is at the bottom of this page.
These books were carefully chosen by Memoria Press to cover a variety of time periods and characters, and they are on a reading level for independent reading by students. What a great way to study American history as a young student – by reading good books and immersing themselves in the lives and culture of those who have made history in America!
Sample
After the success of Fifty Famous Stories Retold, author James Baldwin was inundated with requests for more stories just like them. Nine years after the release of the original this was the result, a collection of another thirty stories of heroes, history and science.
This edition has been formatted in the same manner as our release of Fifty Famous Stories Retold and features all of the original images.
The author and blogger shares the story of her battle with mental health, inviting you to cultivate beauty even in dark seasons and empowering you to live as an agent of God's hope and goodness amidst suffering.
From the Publisher:
This rollicking counting story celebrates the very first Thanksgiving Day with vibrant illustrations and lively verse. Follow the Pilgrim and Wampanoag friends as they prepare for a great feast, and along the way look for the bold turkey on every page — and for the very sharp of eye, there are all sorts of surprises hidden in the art!
24 short, undated family-friendly sessions to help you get into God’s Word together.
With Bible verses, prayers and questions to discuss, and comments from Captain Awesomeness and Cutlery Boy, there’s everything you need to dig into God's word wherever you want: around a meal table, in the car or even up a mountain...
From The Publisher:"The most lively and readable biography of Calvin available in English." - Roger Nicole
John Calvin comes alive as the author brings imagination as well as research to bear upon her subject. Her portrayal of the Genevan reformer is both appealing and honest. From this account, Calvin no longer is seen merely as "carved like a monument in the panorama of human history," but has become vivid, lifelike, and real. This is biography at its best.
From the Publisher:
This nonfiction reader shines a light on Thomas Edison and his greatest invention—the lightbulb!
As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous, prolific inventor. This easy-to-read nonfiction story follows Edison from his time in school to his career as a full-time inventor.
While it focuses on his groundbreaking creation of the lightbulb, this illuminating account also details other important innovations of his, like the phonograph and the microphone. Edison's discoveries will fascinate and inspire all curious young minds!
From the author’s website:
Thomas Jefferson loved books, reading, and libraries, and he started accumulating books as a young man. This original and lyrical picture-book biography tells the story of how Jefferson’s vast book collections helped to create the world’s largest library, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
Meet Bronco Bill, Hi Kendal, the Duke, the Old Timer, and of course, Gwen, and discover why the impact of "The Sky Pilot" was far different than any would have expected.
Important Note:This package can be customized. The price stated above is based on selecting 26 of the lowest-cost books.
Starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind, Burgess wrote thousands of stories in the course of his 50-year career. This 26-book set draws readers into The Green Forest, where they share in the adventures of Peter Cottontail, Bobby Raccoon, Granny Fox, and other lovable animals.
Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn't Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables transports readers and listeners into Thornton Burgess's Green Forest. In the magical woodland home of Peter Cottontail, Bob White, Spotty the Turtle, and other adventurous animals, children learn gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.
These 17 stories originated with the author's Old Mother West Wind series of "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books. This modern edition features vibrantly re-colored versions of Harrison Cady's original illustrations. Each tale is just a few pages long — ideal for bedtime reading and quickly lulling children off to sleep.
Original selection from Thornton W. Burgess's Mother West Wind Stories "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books, Little, Brown, and Company, 1915–1918 editions.
Thoughts for Young Men is tremendously important: the changes in society have led to young men being marginalized and many are far more interested in the latest online games than Christian faith.
Three little girls stand before a large iron gate. It is the gate to the Baron’s estate, and beyond it are dark, scary woods. The three little girls are Dinah, Suzy, and Joanne, and their faces are streaked with fear. They stare at the padlock and chain that hold the gate shut. Joey, their baby brother, is somewhere on the other side of that gate. And it is their fault! How will they get him out?
The Ramayana $28.00Quantity
Mere Christianity $21.99Quantity
The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson (Book One) $19.98Quantity
Walden $17.50Quantity
The Twelve Caesars $22.00Quantity
Through the Looking-Glass $4.00Quantity
This package is customizable! So the pricing on this package will vary depending on which books you include in the package. Please make your selection and see what the price is at the bottom of this page. These books were carefully chosen by Memoria Press to cover a variety of time periods and characters, and they are on a reading level for independent reading by students. What a great way to study American history as a young student – by reading good books and immersing themselves in the lives and culture of those who have made history in America!
The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
Sample After the success of Fifty Famous Stories Retold, author James Baldwin was inundated with requests for more stories just like them. Nine years after the release of the original this was the result, a collection of another thirty stories of heroes, history and science. This edition has been formatted in the same manner as our release of Fifty Famous Stories Retold and features all of the original images.2 Grades
The author and blogger shares the story of her battle with mental health, inviting you to cultivate beauty even in dark seasons and empowering you to live as an agent of God's hope and goodness amidst suffering.
From the Publisher: This rollicking counting story celebrates the very first Thanksgiving Day with vibrant illustrations and lively verse. Follow the Pilgrim and Wampanoag friends as they prepare for a great feast, and along the way look for the bold turkey on every page — and for the very sharp of eye, there are all sorts of surprises hidden in the art!
From the Publisher:24 short, undated family-friendly sessions to help you get into God’s Word together. With Bible verses, prayers and questions to discuss, and comments from Captain Awesomeness and Cutlery Boy, there’s everything you need to dig into God's word wherever you want: around a meal table, in the car or even up a mountain...
"This is Thanksgiving, a time to remember the friendships and freedoms we all share together."
From The Publisher: "The most lively and readable biography of Calvin available in English." - Roger Nicole John Calvin comes alive as the author brings imagination as well as research to bear upon her subject. Her portrayal of the Genevan reformer is both appealing and honest. From this account, Calvin no longer is seen merely as "carved like a monument in the panorama of human history," but has become vivid, lifelike, and real. This is biography at its best.
From the Publisher: This nonfiction reader shines a light on Thomas Edison and his greatest invention—the lightbulb! As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous, prolific inventor. This easy-to-read nonfiction story follows Edison from his time in school to his career as a full-time inventor. While it focuses on his groundbreaking creation of the lightbulb, this illuminating account also details other important innovations of his, like the phonograph and the microphone. Edison's discoveries will fascinate and inspire all curious young minds!
From the author’s website: Thomas Jefferson loved books, reading, and libraries, and he started accumulating books as a young man. This original and lyrical picture-book biography tells the story of how Jefferson’s vast book collections helped to create the world’s largest library, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
Meet Bronco Bill, Hi Kendal, the Duke, the Old Timer, and of course, Gwen, and discover why the impact of "The Sky Pilot" was far different than any would have expected.
Important Note: This package can be customized. The price stated above is based on selecting 26 of the lowest-cost books. Starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind, Burgess wrote thousands of stories in the course of his 50-year career. This 26-book set draws readers into The Green Forest, where they share in the adventures of Peter Cottontail, Bobby Raccoon, Granny Fox, and other lovable animals.
Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn't Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables transports readers and listeners into Thornton Burgess's Green Forest. In the magical woodland home of Peter Cottontail, Bob White, Spotty the Turtle, and other adventurous animals, children learn gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment. These 17 stories originated with the author's Old Mother West Wind series of "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books. This modern edition features vibrantly re-colored versions of Harrison Cady's original illustrations. Each tale is just a few pages long — ideal for bedtime reading and quickly lulling children off to sleep. Original selection from Thornton W. Burgess's Mother West Wind Stories "Why," "How," "When," and "Where" books, Little, Brown, and Company, 1915–1918 editions.
Thoughts for Young Men is tremendously important: the changes in society have led to young men being marginalized and many are far more interested in the latest online games than Christian faith.
Three little girls stand before a large iron gate. It is the gate to the Baron’s estate, and beyond it are dark, scary woods. The three little girls are Dinah, Suzy, and Joanne, and their faces are streaked with fear. They stare at the padlock and chain that hold the gate shut. Joey, their baby brother, is somewhere on the other side of that gate. And it is their fault! How will they get him out?
