Norman, Gertrude

The story of how Christopher Columbus grew up by the sea, became a sailor himself, sailed westward one day to find the Far East--and discovered America.

"Here, with short sentences and simple vocabulary, is the story of how Johnny Chapman, a farm boy with a passion for planting seeds, became almost a mythical hero [called Johnny appleseed].".

An easy-to-read biography of George Washington, emphasizing the events of his early life and his military exploits.

An easy-to-read biography of George Washington, emphasizing the events of his early life and his military exploits.

"Here, with short sentences and simple vocabulary, is the story of how Johnny Chapman, a farm boy with a passion for planting seeds, became almost a mythical hero [called Johnny appleseed].".