juvenile literature

In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off thecoast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie mustkeep the lights burning by herself.

A retelling of the German legend in which the children of medieval Dinkelsb uhl confront the leader of the Swedish soldiers plundering their town.

Looks at all the aspects of everyday life of the people of Rome and provides a historical outline of the period.

Presents more than fifty true stories of courage and integrity in young people, ordinary kids with something extra to make them heroes.

Chronicles the causes, events, and aftermath of the 1917 Revolution which brought great changes to Russia and her people.

Relates the major events of the American Revolution, sometimes including the causes and aftermath of these events.

Traces the history of the Persian Empire with emphasis on the art and other aspects of its culture.

A brief overview of South American geography.

Pencil sketches accompany descriptions of early American objects from the almanack and johnny-cake to the niddy noddy and zig-zag fence. Briefly discusses the use of the alphabet in early America.

Describes the history, culture, and people of Easter Island from ancient times to the present day.