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...
The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's s...
A clear, simple account of Livingstone's pioneer work in Africa as explorer, medical missionary, and suppressor of the slave trade. Describes the horrors of the slave trade and Livingstone's effort...
A thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe. Focuses on his military exploits, including his victories in bat...
An elementary history of Greece, made up principally of stories about persons, giving at the same time a clear idea of the most important events in the ancient world and calculated to enforce th...
Relates the history of the Middle Ages simply, directly, and entertainingly. The material is well-arranged and the selection of topics is excellent. Special attention is given to presenting the ...
Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to the fall of the western empire. Around the famous chara...
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...
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...
Stories from the history of the United States beginning with a full account of exploration and settlement and ending with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. The 99 chapters are grouped under 7 he...
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...
Nights were long in Iceland winters of long ago. A whole family sat for hours around the fire in the middle of the room. That fire gave the only light. Shadows flitted in the dark corners. Smoke...
It's a new year and Lindy Lou is gearing up for fun and surprises! Join Lindy Lou as she celebrates each month with friends and adventures! As each month comes and goes, she has fun and exciteme...
It is the first day of school and Khloe is in class missing her mommy. Ms. Boswell is the teacher and she knows from past experience that reading is the perfect answer to little boys and girls h...
"Achoo! Achoo!" Alle's sneezing like there's no tomorrow and her cousin Khloe and classmate E.J. are giving her the heads up on germs and how she can spread them to others. Hearing how Alle has ...
Life is good in the eyes of little Henry and for the most of it, it's good because Henry's dad is awesome and always spends quality time with him. Yes, moms are cool too but, in this boo...
Ms. Boswell's students are at recess and all the kids are having fun. That is, until E.J. wants to play tag with some of his classmates and pushes Emmanuel down to the ground after he&...
Musa's First FastIn this primer on the subject of fasting in Islam, come and join the Mughal family and see how Musa gets on with his first ever fast! See if M...
Bogeyman's Big Top Circus is in Town!And there are all kind of death defying trapeze artists, lose-limbed contortionists, treacherous foot juggling and creepy clowns!Zom...