The Jungle Book (Books of Wonder)7 reviews
Rudyard Kipling

HarperCollins, 1995

I finally have my own copy

+ The Jungle Book
+ Phyuick Yui
+ All time favorite
+ Not as marred in adaptation as others
  
  











  



  
Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History14 reviews
Richard M. Hannula

Canon Press, 1999

Best kids' church history book available

+ Really Great Read
+ Short Biographies
+ An Excellent Beginning to Church History
  
  











  



  
The Discovery of New Worlds (Yesterday's Classics)1 review
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

great history

I like this book because it reads like a story instead of a blah blah blah list of dates facts or people.DD 9 also enjoys them.
  
  











  



  
The Children of the New Forest (Yesterday's Classics)1 review
Frederick Marryat

Yesterday's Classics, 2007

the children of the new forest

This is a book my Grandfather read to my mother as little girl. And now my mother has given it to her great grandchildren to enjoy.
  
  











  



  
The Princess and the Goblin (Puffin Classics - the Essential Collection)42 reviews
George Macdonald

Puffin, 1997

One of the best fantasy books period

+ Happy Camper
+ Very Victorian
+ Great story!
+ A Few Pro's and Con's to the Puffin Classics Edition
  
  











  



  
Secrets of the Woods (Yesterday's Classics)1 review
William J. Long

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Great Nature Read Aloud

This author is a great nature writer. I read the Burgess Bird (and Animal and Seashore) Book(s) for Children starting when my children were 5. After we finished those we moved on to this book by William Long. It teaches nature study to children in a story format that is interesting. In this ...
  
  











  



  
Exploring Creation With Botany (Young Explorers)16 reviews
Jeannie Fulbright

Apologia Educational Ministries, 2004

From A Kid That Uses Apologia Elementary

+ A Nice Way To Explore Science
+ LOVE IT
+ Excellent Botany Primer
  
  











  



  
American Tall Tales (Puffin Books)1 review
Adrien Stoutenberg

Puffin, 1976

Competent retelling

Stoutenberg competently retells the familiar stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Davy Crockett, Johnny Applessed, John Henry, and Joe Magarac in a way that stresses the common tall tale elements and should be appealing to upper-elementary school readers. Useful in schools ...
  
  











  



  
The Jungle Books (Penguin Modern Classics)38 reviews
Rudyard Kipling

Penguin Classics, 2000

Review of Jungle Book BARNES & NOBLE Version

+ Super Reader
+ Heart pounding Tale
+ Heart pounding Tale
+ A Nicer read
  
  











  



  
The Jungle Books (Signet Classics)38 reviews
Rudyard Kipling

Signet Classics, 2005

Review of Jungle Book BARNES & NOBLE Version

+ Super Reader
+ Heart pounding Tale
+ Heart pounding Tale
+ A Nicer read
  
  











  



  
Heroes of Greek Mythology (Dover Storybooks for Children)
Charles Kingsley

Dover Publications, 2006

The inspiring adventures and deeds of three great heroes spring to vivid life. One of the Victorian age's most brilliant storytellers recounts Perseus' quest to slay the Medusa; Jason and the Argonauts' search for the Golden Fleece; and Theseus' encounter with the deadly Minotaur. 60 illustrations.
  
  











  



  
The Landing of the Pilgrims (Landmark Books)7 reviews
James Daugherty

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1981

Landmark Books are always a good choice for history...

+ The Landing of the Pilgrims
+ Landing of the Pilgrims

We used this book as part of our Beautiful Feet Early American History study. I have always appreciated Landmark Books for augmenting our history studies at home. The text is clear, readable and interesting. The facts are simply presented along with the story, making it easy to engage the kids ...
  
  











  



  
A Child's History of the World2 reviews

Calvert School, 1997

A great look for beginning students of history!

+ Cave Men and great history too!

I am a third grade teacher, and my school added this book to the curriculum this year. I found it to be a great book not only for the young student, but also for those who want a glimpse into the history of the world. The author tells the stories in an enchanting way, and asks questions to get the ...
  
  











  



  
The Story of Inventions1 review
Michael McHugh, Frank Bachman

Christian Liberty Press, 1992

Great Educational Reading!

Both of my boys have loved this book, written about the developement of various inventions and the inventors. My 8th grader read it as part of his 'elective' reading, and enjoyed it very much. Written from a Christ centered perspective, and designated for 6th grade curriculum, it is especially ...
  
  











  



  
Our Island Story (Yesterday's Classics)4 reviews
H. E. Marshall

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

British History that is fun

+ Outstanding British history for kids!
+ Wonderful stories
+ loved this book....
  
  











  



  
Leonardo da Vinci (World landmark books)
Emily Hahn

E.M. Hale, 1956
  
  











  



  
Parables from Nature (Yesterday's Classics)6 reviews
Mrs. Alfred Gatty

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

A challenging gem...

+ Great!!!
+ Beautiful stories with a beautiful message.
+ Parables From Nature
  
  











  



  
The Awakening of Europe (Yesterday's Classics)
M. B. Synge

Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for ...
  
  











  



  
Tales from Shakespeare: Children's Classics19 reviews
Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

Children's Classics, 1999

Great intro for kids

+ Tales From Shakespeare: 20 of the plays retold in prose for children by the Lamb siblings
+ Sweet short stories
+ A great work of literature in it's own right
  
  











  



  
Handbook of Nature Study20 reviews
Anna Botsford Comstock

Comstock Publishing/Cornell University Press, 1986

Nature Lovers Bible!

+ Fabulous!
+ Look no further for teaching nature study
+ Changes your thinking.
+ Not what I expected