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Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
Considered the innovator of "horizontal history," Genevieve Foster became frustrated when her two school-aged children complained about the... Source: Amazon
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Classical
500BC-600AD
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The Runaway by Patricia St John
Philo, 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
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Ancient
before 500BC
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George Washington by Sterling North
Sterling 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
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Discovery/
Colonial
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The Magna Charta by James Daugherty
It was Ben Franklin who coined the phrase, "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God," and if any historical drama fulfills that maxim, it... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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The Landing of the Pilgrims by James Daugherty
In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Cathedral by David Macaulay
The Gothic cathedral is one of humanity's greatest masterpieces--an architectural feast that couldn't help but attract the attention of... Source: Amazon
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Renaissance/
Reformation
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Columbus by Ingri D'Aulaire
As is their custom, the d'Aulaires have thoroughly researched their subject in order to provide the most historically accurate account of... Source: Amazon
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Renaissance/
Reformation
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Castle by David Macaulay
Imagine yourself in 13th-century England. King Edward I has just named the fictitious Kevin le Strange to be the Lord of Aberwyvern--"a... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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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
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Ancient
before 500BC
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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
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Pyramid by David Macaulay
When children catch their first glimpse of a pyramid, a sea of questions inevitably tumbles forth. "Why are they shaped like that?" "How... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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A Child's History of the World by V. M. Hillyer
V. M. Hillyer is SO readable. My children continue to love reading his books. We have his geography, his art, and history of the world and... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
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Exodus by Brian Wildsmith
...captures all the major events of this powerful and exciting tale..." as stated on the dust jacket of this gorgeous book! The gold leaf... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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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
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Ancient
before 500BC
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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Generations of children have treasured the story of Sara Crewe, the little girl who imagines shes a princess in order to survive hard times... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The long winter is finally over, and with spring comes a new job for Laura, town parties, and more time to spend with Almanzo Wilder.... Source: Amazon
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Alexander the Great by Robert Green
Alexander is one of the world's most influential and important men. A biography aimed at a younger audience.
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Ancient
before 500BC
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The Apple and the Arrow by Conrad Buff
The year is 1291, and Walter is the twelve-year-old son of William Tell, the greatest bowman in the land of Uri. Walter lives happily in... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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A Medieval Feast by Aliki
The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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Blaze and the Mountain Lion (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and Blaze head west again in another classic adventure from C. W. Anderson. This time, the loyal friends come face-to-face with a... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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City by David Macaulay
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Ancient to
Classic
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Beowulf the Warrior by Ian Serraillier
My children (6 and 7 years old) thoroughly enjoyed listening to how the mighty and brave Beowulf defeated the evil Grendel and his Mother. ... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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1828 Dictionary of the English Language by Noah Webster
This 1828 facsimile reprint of the first American Dictionary documents the quality of Biblical education which raised up American statesmen... Source: Amazon
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Not History
Related
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Tut's Mummy Lost and Found by Judy Donnelly
Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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The Usborne Time Traveler by Judy Hindley
This book is recommended for ages 9-12, but my 6-year-old ate it up and my 4-year-old enjoyed it too. I bought it because my girls are... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
MiddleAges
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If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution by Elizabeth Levy
In a lively question and answer format, readers are taken behind the locked doors of the Philadelphia State House during the dramatic... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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If You Lived in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern
Ann McGovern's gay and informative book gives young readers a vivid picture of life in colonial New England from 1659 to 1730. The... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Moses by Leonard Everett Fisher
Life of Moses, leader of Israel, for early readers.
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Ancient
before 500BC
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Crusades by Anthony West
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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Star-Spangled Banner by Peter Spier
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and... Source: Amazon
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Stories of the Pilgrims by Margaret B. Pumphrey
Beginning with Queen Anne's visit to Scrooby inn, tells in story form of the everyday life of the Pilgrims in England and Holland, of their... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Noah's Ark by Peter Spier
The bee and the fox, the sheep and the ox--two of each kind trudged aboard Noah's famous vessel. Peter Spier uses his own translation of a... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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The New England Primer
The New England Primer was the first textbook ever printed in America and was used to teach reading and Bible lessons in our schools until... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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The Story of the Romans by H. A. Guerber
Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to... Source: Amazon
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Classical
500BC-600AD
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Bible Story Book by Elsie Egermeier
We are a homeschool family and have used Egermeier's Bible Story Book to give our children a complete overview of scripture in preparation... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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Pompeii: Buried Alive by Edith Kunhardt Davis
Illus. in full color. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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The Landmark History of the American People by Daniel Boorstin
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Colonial to
Modern
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The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford
Illus. in full color. Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore
Using a lively question-and answer-format, the author explains the American Revolution not only as a war for freedom which the American... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Pyramids by Anne Millard
From the ancient ziggurats of Mespotamia and the steep pyramids of the Maya to the modern wonders of today, the engrossing text and... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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Blaze and the Forest Fire (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and Blaze are more than just friends -- they're heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Pony Express by Samuel Hopkins Adams
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1800'sElemGeneral
Tippecanoe and Tyler Too by Stanley Young
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1800'sElemGeneral
If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln by Ann McGovern
"If you grew up with Abraham Lincoln, what kind of house would you live in? How would you travel? What would you do for fun?" These - and... Source: Amazon
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1800'sElemGeneral
Blaze Shows the Way (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and Blaze are back in another exciting tale of their adventures. This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Finest stories from around the world — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
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One Wintry Night by Ruth Graham
A classic Christmas picture book, One Wintry Night tells the story of a mountain boy who is injured in a snowstorm and seeks refuge in a... Source: Amazon
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Classical
500BC-600AD
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond novels, wrote only one children’s book—and it is a classic! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
In the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a "garden tale" of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. The farmers in this... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit
The Enchanted Castle and Five Children and It, by Edith Nesbit, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Exploring Planet Earth by John Hudson Tiner
A wonderful supplement to any homeschool curriculum, this book emphasizes the history of civilization from a biblical perspective with... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
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Gentle Ben by Walt Morey
The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben,... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
Meet Ginger Pye, the smartest dog you'll ever know. Jerry Pye and his sister, Rachel, feel pretty smart themselves for buying Ginger. It... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Hannah by Gloria Whelan
Nine-year-old Hannah would do almost anything to go to school with all the other children in town. But Hannah is blind and her parents keep... Source: Amazon
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1800'sElemGeneral
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
Marly's father came back from the war a different man. Something inside him seems as cold and dead as the winter world outside. But when... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has been wildly popular with children and adults for over 50 years. Children adore her because she understands them--and... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Dr. Doolittle by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle doesn't understand people, but he can talk to animals. His very best friends include a duck, a dog, a pig, and a parrot,... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeter swan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Twenty One Balloons by William Pene DuBois
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Modern
1900-present
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History of Medicine by John Hudson Tiner
The highly-anticipated follow-up book to Exploring Planet Earth, this Christian and homeschool hit takes a look at medical practices from... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
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Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock
The late Anna Botsford Comstock was the founder and first head of the Department of Nature Study at Cornell University and the first woman... Source: Amazon
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Not History
Related
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Minn of the Mississippi by Holling C. Holling
The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels... Source: Amazon
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Not History
Related
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Pagoo by Holling C. Holling
An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab. Source: Amazon
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Not History
Related
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The Greek News by Anton Powell
At home or at school, these innovative titles make history come alive!Covering ancient Greece in the form of a daily newspaper written at... Source: Amazon
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Ancient
before 500BC
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The Erie Canal by R. Conrad Stein
Before the trains came through, canals were the cheapest means of long-distance overland shipping available. The Erie Canal was a... Source: Amazon
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Discovery/
Colonial
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The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal by Cheryl Harness
IMPOSSIBLE!When De Witt Clinton, a young politician, first dreams of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes,... Source: Amazon
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1800'sElemGeneral
Billy And Blaze: A Boy And His Horse by C.W. Anderson
Billy was a little boy who "loved horses more than anything else in the world." Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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California Gold Rush by McNeer
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1800'sElemGeneral
Erie Canal by Samuel Hopkins Adams
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1800'sElemGeneral
Blaze and the Lost Quarry (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and Blaze are looking for adventure as they set out to explore the countryside. But when they find an abandoned quarry, they're in... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Lives of Famous Romans by Olivia Coolidge
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Ancient to
Classic
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Child's History of England by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) has produced some of the most memorable writings in the English language, including such well known works as... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
1800's
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Child's Geography of the World by V. M. Hillyer
Hillyer's geography is a bit outdated for today, OK maybe a lot outdated for today. My children were amused when we read that "one day man... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
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Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Charlie and Willy Wonka are back, this time in a fantastic journey to outer space in their glass elevator. Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Henry Reed Inc. by Keith Robertson
Henry Reed is an unforgettable character, a strange mix of can-do entrepreneurialism and good-hearted goofiness who would make any parent... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Way Things Work by David Macaulay
"Is it a fact--or have I dreamt it--that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean
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Modern
1900-present
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A Question of Yams by Gloria Repp
Other people crowded into the house, and Kuri heard them whispering. "Look what happened to him. Surely he is being punished." Kuri's... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill by Maud Hart Lovelace
Betsy, Tacy, and Tib can't wait to be ten. After all, getting two numbers in your age is the beginning of growing up--exciting things are... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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B is for Betsy by Carolyn Haywood
Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Emily's Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary
Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon'at a time when... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West by Marguerite Henry
Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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World War 1 by Zachary Kent
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Modern
1900-present
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Hawaii Gem of the Pacific by Oscar Lewis
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Renaissance/
Reformation
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Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy's younger neighbor, Tommy, loves to ride Blaze. But he wants a pony of his own--a real one, not just another toy pony. Then one... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Flying Aces of World War I by Gene Gurney
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Modern
1900-present
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Sinking of the Bismarck by William L. Shirer
The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Story of D-Day by Bruce Bliven
June 6, 1944: The greatest amphibious invasion the world had ever seen was launched, involving thousands of ships, incredible planning and... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Battle of Trenton by Martin McPhillips
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Discovery/
Colonial
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Blaze and Thunderbolt (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and his loyal pony Blaze head west together in another exciting adventure from C. W. Anderson. When their new friend Jim is unable to... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Blaze Finds the Trail (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
Billy and Blaze Are Lost Billy and his pony Blaze love to explore the forest. So one day they set out on an old woodland road that is... Source: Amazon
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Modern
1900-present
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Blaze Finds Forgotten Roads (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson
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Modern
1900-present
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