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 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 |
 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 |
 Old Yeller by Fred GipsonAt 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 |
 Across Five Aprils by Irene HuntIf you are looking for a war adventure story with lots of explosions, forget it. If you are interested in what war does to a loving... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $58.98 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
 Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderAlthough the Little House stories are traditionally seen as "girl" books, boys might be happily surprised if they take another peek at... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettFrightened orphan Mary discovers the joyful wonders of life on the Yorkshire Moors with the help of two local boys and a mysterious,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.95 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
 Heidi by Johanna SpyriJohanna Spyri's classic story of a young orphan sent to live with her grumpy grandfather in the Swiss Alps is retold in it's entirety in... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.04 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
 Abraham Lincoln by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'AulaireAmerica was at a crossroads in 1939 as they debated whether to join the Allies in their battle against Hitler's relentless march across... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $62.66 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
 Charles Dickens by Diane StanleyCharles Dickens is one of the world's greatest and best loved writers. To read Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, or Nicholas Nickleby... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.67 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
 Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite HenryJoel Goss knows that Little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when schoolteacher Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 |  | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
 A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis StevensonAt: Local Library Amazon $3.28 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they move from their little house on the banks of Plum Creek to the wilderness... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $11.68 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder LITTLE HOUSE. BIG ADVENTURE: A fresh, photographic repackage of the original Little House books just in time for the series’ 75th... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.22 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| The Long Way to a New Land by Joan Sandin "We will go to America!" It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall Most books that focus on continuity and the circle of life/the seasons/etc. like to concentrate on that theme via animals munching on other... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Keep the Lights Burning Abbie by Peter and Connie Roop Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie is a well-written piece of historical fiction based on Abbie Burgess' own accounts and other historical... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh "There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, No bears, no bears at all..."Or so young Jonathan is told by the grown-ups as he sets out alone... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| George Washington Carver by Anne Terry White At: Local Library Amazon $7.19 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Black Beauty by Anna Sewell A horse is a horse of course unless of course the horse is Black Beauty. Animal-loving children have been devoted to Black Beauty... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Brady by Jean Fritz Brady has never been trusted with secrets, until now. When he discovers an Underground Railroad station near his family's farm, he is... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.64 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers For all her offended sniffs and humphs, Mary Poppins is likely the most exciting nanny England--and the world--has ever seen. Young Jane... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| The Perilous Road by William O. Steele The heartbreaking, bitter view of the Civil War as experienced by Chris Brabson, whose brother is fighting for the "wrong" side. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.08 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Peter Pan by James Barrie Charming storybook version, authorized by Barrie himself, of perennial childhood favorite. Reprinted complete with illustrations and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Abraham Lincoln's World by Genevieve Foster 1940 Newbery Honor Title Published by Beautiful Feet Books Originally published in 1944, Foster earned her reputation by her masterful... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $17.95 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura and her family find a new home in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, where the nearby creek and swimming hole lure Laura with dangerous, yet... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Paddle to the Sea by Holling C. Holling A young Indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him Paddle-to-the-Sea. Paddle's journey, in text and pictures,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.49 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura's teaching position forces her to live away from home for the first time. Only one thing gets her through the lonely... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.44 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Tree in the Trail by Holling C. Holling The history of the Great Plains and the Santa Fe Trail is told in text and pictures by focusing on a cottonwood tree and the events that... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.94 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman This work is perhaps the most complete and enjoyable children's book ever written about one of the nation's most fascinating and important... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.44 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $5.91 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Daniel Boone by John Mason Brown Daniel Boone opened up the American west; more than 200,000 settlers poured into Kentucky on the Wilderness Road he helped establish. John... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.79 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Sam Houston, The Tallest Texan by William Johnson At: Local Library Amazon $6.49 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Daniel Boone by James Daugherty In a nonfictionalized text and bold illustrations, the author not only portrays the famous American trailblazer, but provides an authentic... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $38.93 |  | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Singing Tree by Kate Seredy For me, this book is a "Gone With The Wind" with young adults in mind, but great for all ages. Like the "Little House ..." books, it... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.76 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| Turn Homeward Hannalee by Patricia Beatty During the closing days of the Civil War, plucky 12-year-old Hannalee Reed, sent north to work in a Yankee mill, struggles to return to the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Hans Brinker by Mary Mapes Dodge Set against a backdrop of frozen canals in a winter wonderland, the year's most exciting event in a little Dutch village is about to take... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| The Landmark History of the American People by Daniel Boorstin At: Local Library Amazon $13.48 | | Colonial to Modern | Elem | General |
| The Long Way Westward by Joan Sandin This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik’s family from New York City to the farmlands of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Pony Express by Samuel Hopkins Adams At: Local Library Amazon $9.04 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Tippecanoe and Tyler Too by Stanley Young At: Local Library Amazon $8.26 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Wagon Wheels by Barbara Brenner Free people,Free landThe Muldie boys and their father have come a long way to Kansas. But when Daddy moves on, the three boys must begin... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| The Drinking Gourd by F. N. Monjo The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| The Drummer Boy's Battle by Dave and Neta Jackson Trying to provide for his family after his father dies, Robbie Robinson is thrust into the Crimean War as a drummer boy. Ages 8-12. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $6.24 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $11.19 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'Dell The Spanish Slavers were an ever-present threat to the Navaho way of life.  One lovely spring day, fourteen-year-old Bright Morning and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting In this first book in the series, Doctor Dolittle discovers that he can talk to the animals--Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, Polynesia the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 Read Online | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $7.99 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Napoleon by Bob Carroll At: Local Library Amazon $4.36 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| California Gold Rush by McNeer At: Local Library Amazon $5.83 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Erie Canal by Samuel Hopkins Adams At: Local Library Amazon $5.68 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 in a backwoods cabin in eastern Tennessee. At age twelve, David learned how to shoot a rifle.... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.95 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $17.79 Read Online | | Ancient to 1800's | Elem | General |
| 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 At: Local Library Amazon $38.97 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Wonder Clock by Howard Pyle Famous and influential as a preeminent illustrator, Howard Pyle was also a gifted writer beloved by millions — young and old —... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| In Grandma's Attic by Arleta Richardson Pieces of MagicRemember when you were a child and #151;when all the world was new, and the smallest object a thing of wonder? Arleta... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.01 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers by Ralph Moody Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $10.17 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| The Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge Set against a backdrop of frozen canals in a winter wonderland, the year's most exciting event in a little Dutch village is about to take... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Literature |
| The Story of Eli Whitney by Jean Lee Latham Newbery Award-winning author tells the story of the man whose inventive genius made cotton king in America and in the world. Eli Whitney... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.75 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes by Beverly Birch n 1856, when Louis Pasteur first began studying microbes in rotten sugarbeet juice, he put into motion a chain of events that saved... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.95 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| The Story of Thomas Alva Edison: Wizard of Menlo Park by Davidson This biography written towards children and young adults works well as an introduction to the life of Thomas Alva Edison. The basic outline... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Shades of Gray by Reeder COURAGE WEARS MANY FACESThe Civil War may be over, but for twelve-year-old Will Page, the pain and bitterness haven't ended. How could they... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| The Great Wheel by Robert Lawson Your fortune lies to the west. Keep your face to the sunset . . . and one day you’ll ride the greatest wheel in all the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.08 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Moccasin Trail by Eloise Jarvis McGraw The book I read is titled Moccasin Trail, it was written by Eloise Jarvis Mcgraw. It is a book about a young man Jim Keath who was... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman By the Great Horn Spoon is such an exciting book! Jack Flagg and his butler Praiseworthy set out to the gold fields to save his Aunt... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Shoes for Everyone by Barbara Mitchell At: Local Library Amazon $10.57 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Garibaldi: Father of Modern Italy by Marcia Davenport The story of Garibaldi, Father of Modern Italy, tells of one man who dedicated his life to freeing his homeland and uniting all of Italy.... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $15.48 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Geronimo by Ralph Moody The name still sends shivers down the spine and has the power to draw in young readers: Geronimo, the legendary Indian who inspired and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.51 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
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| Soft Rain by Cornelia Cornelissen In Soft Rain, a 9-year-old Cherokee girl finds herself in the same situation as Sweet Leaf as soldiers arrive one day to take her and her... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Historical Fiction |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers by Jean Fritz Harriet Beecher Stowe grew up in a family in which her seven brothers were expected to be successful preachers and the four girls were... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Meet Abraham Lincoln by Barbara Cary This warmly told biography of our sixteenth president is enriched by many authentic but seldom told anecdotes and complemented by bold... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.99 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
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| Alexander Graham Bell by Leonard Everett Fisher By age sixteen he was a piano virtuoso; by age twenty-one he was a faculty member of the University of Edinburgh; by age twenty-eight he... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |
| Thomas Alva Edison by Margaret Cousins Beginning with Thomas Edison’s childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | Biography |