Presents a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, discussing her early years, her young adult life, her marriage, and her career as an author. Includes a glossary.
In Mansfield, Missouri, during the harsh winter of 1905, Laura, her family, and her neighbors help each other survive and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
A narrative portrait of the author of the Little House series details her real life as a young pioneer traveling west with her family and homesteading on new territories, revealing how her actual life differed from the adventures in her books.
A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors.
activities based on research from the Laura Ingalls Wilder Homes and Museums
Rozakis, Laurie
1993
This book extends the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder beyond the pages of the "Little house" books by using seldom-seen family photographs, maps, original manuscript pages, quotes and artifacts as the basis for hands-on classroom activities.