Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics), Paperback - Julia Darrow Cowles

Reducere. Vivid portrayal of the civic and home life of children in Athens during the reign of Pericles, when the art and architecture of ancient Greece were...

Reducere. Engaging account of the life of children in ancient Sparta, where patriotism, heroism, and strength in battle are the highest ideals. We discover h...

Reducere. Through vivid depictions of a dozen family groupings, the author demonstrates that mother animals and birds often train their young in order to sup...

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. A lively account of American history told through thirty-one biographies, beginning with Patrick Henry at the start of the Revolutionary War and en...

Reducere. Mooweesuk the Coon is called the bear's little brother by both Indians and naturalists, because of the many ways in which he resembles the "big pro...

Reducere. Vivid sketches of the wood-mouse, otter, kingfisher, red squirrel, partridge, deer, and other wood folk. Through his anecdotes the author shares wi...

Reducere. A child's history of England from earliest legendary times delightfully retold. Beginning with the stories of Albion and Brutus, it relates all the...

Reducere. DescriptionFascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of homes...

Reducere. Stories from the history of Rome for the youngest children, selected with a view to illustrating the two sentiments most characteristic of Roman li...

Reducere. DescriptionA series of nature sketches, whose topics range from muskrats building for winter to buzzards nesting in the swamp, written in a way tha...

Reducere. DescriptionEngaging introduction to chemistry through the lens of every-day life, beginning with the wonders of air and water, and continuing with ...

Reducere. Draw close to the fire, all you who believe in the spirit of Christmas, whether you call it Santa Claus, or simply good will to men; and listen to ...

Reducere. DescriptionA thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe. Foc...

Reducere. A clear, simple account of Livingstone's pioneer work in Africa as explorer, medical missionary, and suppressor of the slave trade. Describes the h...

Kelly and Kai love to play on the gnarled old tree trunk outside their cottage in the woods: sometimes it becomes a horse, sometimes a crocodile an...

Reducere. Starting with a mixture of iron filings and sulphur, Uncle Paul awakens in his young nephews an eagerness to learn more about the properties of the...

Reducere. A book which stands in such honor as the Bible should be known by all. And the time when one can most readily obtain a familiarity with the Bible i...

Reducere. DescriptionWhile recounting highlights of one of his summer vacations, the author gives hints on how you can make the most of yours. Go with some p...

Reducere. At the first snowfall the author urges the reader to head out of doors in search of tracks and the stories they tell. He continues to point out the...

Reducere. A guide to discovery of the forces at work in the world of plants. Through germinating seeds and varying their growing conditions, students learn b...

Reducere. A singularly ingenious, witty, and amusing attempt to teach some of the elements of grammar by allegory and pictorial illustration. A wonderful int...

Reducere. A companion volume to "Fifty Famous Stories Retold" by James Baldwin, "Fifty Famous People" introduces children to a variety of men who performed t...

Reducere. DescriptionFollow along with Don and Nan as they encounter one marvel after another in their visits out-of-doors through all seasons of the year. W...

Reducere. The life stories of twelve birds presented in a lively conversational style, with lots of detailed information about the habits of each. The birds ...

Reducere. This vibrant and illustrated selection of Croatian myths and heroic folk tales offers stunning glimpses into a centuries-old culture.The familiar t...

Reducere. Imaginative stories of fourteen insects, their complex life cycles, and their environs, told in a way that captures children's interest. The insect...

DescriptionSixth volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series, introduces children to insect life by collecting a variety of specimens and then examinin...

Reducere. DescriptionThe first volume in The Bible for School and Home series, covering the Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the call of Abraham, and the story...

Reducere. An inspiring story of Richard the Fearless (943-996) who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 8. Relates the perils of his childhood, both at home...

Reducere. With more than 200 photographs and drawings, Edward S. Curtis chronicles the culture, hunts, and traditions of the Native American tribes through t...

Reducere. DescriptionRelates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on t...

Reducere. A full introduction to clay-modelling that can be used with students of all ages, beginning with the method of working and continuing with presenta...

Reducere. A splendid retelling in prose of Edmund Spenser's English epic poem, The Faerie Queene, that is enjoyable on its own, while also providing backgrou...

Reducere. Second volume in the series of Reading-Literature readers, whose purpose is to train children in reading and appreciating literature through the re...

Reducere. Introduces young children to the animals of the farmyard through a series of engaging stories about the sheep, chickens, cows, and horses that live...

Reducere. Third volume in the series of Reading-Literature readers, whose purpose is to train children in reading and appreciating literature through the rea...