The "Beacon First Reader" differs from other first readers in that all the material has been carefully arranged with reference to its phonetic difficulties. In selecting material the plan has be...więcej »
A stimulating survey of the continents of the world depicting in broad brush strokes the position of land masses and oceans, the general contours of the land, and the location of mountains and r...więcej »
Take a guided tour of the various countries on the continent of Africa, then proceed to Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand before concluding your jo...więcej »
A series of easy experiments intended for students of any age (but the younger the better) that leads to the understanding of everyday phenomena. Childre...więcej »
Start your exploration of North America with New England, then proceed south through the Appalachian Highlands and the Coastal Plain before turning west ...więcej »
A well-crafted anthology of sixty poems and ballads of historical significance, arranged in chronological order with an introduction to each poem that sp...więcej »
Introduction to American History through a series of captivating stories of illustrious figures from Columbus to Lincoln. Often arising from humble begin...więcej »
Engaging introduction to chemical processes, starting with matter, the states it can assume (solid, liquid, gas), and how it changes from one state to another. Readers become familiar with molec...więcej »
An engaging introduction to a variety of natural phenomena that occur throughout the year. The seven stories for each season cover a range of topics from animal and plant life to geology and phy...więcej »
Stirring accounts of the author’s autumn adventures in the out of doors, interspersed with specific suggestions for tramps afield in the fall of the year providing things to look for and h...więcej »
Describes the essential methods of political action at the town, state, and national level to lead boys and girls to notice and understand what is going on about them. Attention is then directed...więcej »
A lively account of American history told through thirty-one biographies, beginning with Patrick Henry at the start of the Revolutionary War and ending with Andrew Carnegie at the close of the n...więcej »
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 elements. Through a series of carefully-devised e...więcej »
An introduction to the sciences that wakens the imagination, conveys useful knowledge, and opens the doors towards wisdom. Its special aim is to stimulate observation and to excite a living and las...więcej »
Sequel to A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by master storyteller Nathaniel Hawthorne. Six more Greek myths retold by the fictional Eustace Bright to his enthusiastic throng of young listeners, name...więcej »