Elizabeth Mann. When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and … Read More
By Betty Burford. Milton Hershey loved candy. As a boy in the 1860s, he saved his hard-earned pennies for the candy store. When Milton was thirteen, he went off to learn candy making. He discovered that he had a gift … Read More
Elizabeth MacLeod. This is an interesting children’s book about money. It tells about the history of money and different things that have been used for money. Various facts about money are presented – how it is made, where it is … Read More
Compiled by Ruth K. Hobbs. This is a book of short stories with a moral, many of them are from the early days of America. Most of these stories are suitable for school devotions as well as reading aloud at … Read More
Alice Warkentin. Twelve-year-old Katy grows up in the years after World War II. Her new horizons begin with a move to a new farm in a distant locality. While most of her life is ordinary, circumstances arrive that demand all … Read More
Thornton Burgess. As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown’s barn, where he … Read More
Thornton Burgess. In this story, we learn what happpens to Unc’ Billy Possum when he tries to steal eggs from Farmer Brown’s chicken house. Not such a good idea. This edition of the book contains the original, restored six illustrations … Read More
Thornton Burgess. Sammy Jay thinks he’s a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn’t do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he’s a thief … Read More
Thornton Burgess. When little Reddy Fox gets too big for his breeches and steals a plump pet hen in broad daylight, the stage is set for an exciting tale as Farmer Brown’s boy pursues Reddy with loaded gun and Bowser … Read More
Thornton Burgess. There’s a big mystery brewing among the animals of the Green Forest — and it’s all because of a strange little creature with no head, legs, or tail that came rolling down a hill and gave Peter Cottontail … Read More