Children's Non-fiction
- Engaging Histories for Young Minds
- Exploring Nature and History
- Inspiring Lives for Young Readers
- Nature's Wonders for Young Minds
Pond And Stream
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…
The Story of Edison and The Wonders of Electricity
Despite not having attended conventional school for more than a few months during his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison received a good groundin…
Beautiful Birds
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn abo…
An Elementary Study of Insects
An overview of notable insect groups intended for the young reader. Focus is on economically important insects. (Summary by Jeffery Smith)
The Principles of the Christian Religion
The little verses now before the reader were written at the desire of my most worthy and honoured friend, the Reverend Mr. Clark of St. Alba…
Cats by the Way
Between these pages you will find only the good, old-fashioned, every-day cat. No Angora or thoroughbred has been entered here, unless it be…
Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures
"The present volume is chiefly intended for those of my young friends who have read, and been interested in, The Fairyland of Science. …
My Very First Little German Book
An adorable picture book with 29 little lessons in German. Learn many simple phrases, such as "How big the sea is!" and "Have…
The Book of Famous Sieges
History is dominated by war, battles, and sieges. Our history books are full of these. But history books usually don't explain sieges in suc…
The Wonders of the Jungle
How do elephants drink? What is the Law of the Jungle at the water hole? How does an elephant baby learn to feed and learn to swim? How do t…
Leading Events in the History of the Church
The first volume in a series of Catholic Church history books written for children. Volume 1 covers the time period from after Our Lord's de…
Historical Tales
Volume VII of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This seventh volume cover…
Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks
"The child's mind dwells constantly in the realm of imagination; dry facts are too prosaic to enter this realm. The "Land of Story…
How to Be a Man
I wish to see the youth of my country come forward upon the stage of life, models of excellence, with characters formed for the times in whi…
The Peaceful Atom
In this children's science book from the early 1960s, the concept of atoms and the science behind them is introduced. The book recounts the …
The Story Of The World
Dedicatory Letter. Dear Doris, I could not tell you all the things which have ever happened in the world, but I have tried to tell you short…
On The Trail
Lina and Adelia Beard, co-founders of the first American girls' scouting group, originally called the Girl Scout Society, then the Girl Pion…
Socialist Readings for Children
A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…
Sea Stories for Wonder Eyes
Water is fascinating! Which child is not delighted by the sea shore, by rivers, even by puddles in the street? This little book explains to …
Diggers in the Earth
This book of 11 knowledgeable chapters is a good read for teaching children just how important their thoughts can be. Eva March Tappan has …