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The Pilgrim's Progress by John BunyanOne of the most powerful dramas of Christian faith ever written, this captivating allegory of man's religious journey in search of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.50 Read Online | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | Literature |
Aesop's Fables by AesopThe fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $60.52 Read Online | ![]() | Not History Related | Elem | Literature |
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderLaura Ingalls is heading west! The Ingalls family packs up their covered wagon and sets off for the big skies of the Kansas Territory,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve FosterConsidered the innovator of "horizontal history," Genevieve Foster became frustrated when her two school-aged children complained about the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.99 | ![]() | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | General |
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpeareIn this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | Historical Fiction |
Johnny Tremain by Esther ForbesThis story of a tragically injured young silversmith who ends up hip-deep in the American Revolution is inspiring, exciting, and sad.... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | Historical Fiction |
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice DalglieshIn 1707, young Sarah Noble and her father traveled through the wilderness to build a new home for their family. "Keep up your courage,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.99 | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | Historical Fiction |
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls WilderGrowing up on his family's farm in New York, Almanzo Wilder wishes for just one thing—his very own horse. But Father doesn't yet... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
The Matchlock Gun by Walter EdmondsIn 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and the French and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and his family. When his... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | Historical Fiction |
The Runaway by Patricia St JohnPhilo, a first-century Phoenician boy, is worried about his family. Evil hangs over their house like a cloud. And it all seems to come... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.55 | ![]() | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
George Washington by Sterling NorthSterling North, author of the award-winning children’s classic Rascal, tells the tale of the Father of Our Country and how he became... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.32 | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
Charlotte's Web by E. B. WhiteAn affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.48 | ![]() | Modern 1900-present | Elem | Literature |
| Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis Four children travel to Narnia where they are more than mere children and everything is far more than it seems. Allegorical, infused with timeless issues of good and evil, faith and hope. At: Local Library Amazon $10.99 | ![]() | Not History Related | Elem | Literature |
| The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson A mysterious seaman hides at a country inn; cut-throats raid a sleepy English village; suddenly, young Jim Hawkins becomes the owner of a map leading to a lost tropical island and a fortune in stolen gold. At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 Read Online | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | Literature |
| Cleopatra by Diane Stanley Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, this pictorial biography is sure to entertain and educate. At: Local Library Amazon $7.99 | ![]() | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | Biography |
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| Greek Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.70 | ![]() | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| George Washington's World by Genevieve Foster 1942 Newbery Honor Title The period measured by the life of George Washington 1732 to 1799 was one of revolution and change in many... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.49 | ![]() | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| Old Yeller by Fred Gipson At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | ![]() | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
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| Mummies made in Egypt by Aliki Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | ![]() | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
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