The Last of the Mohicans (Scribner's Illustrated Classics) by N.C. Wyeth $28.00
During the French and Indian War, adventure and tragedy befall two sisters as they travel through the wilderness near Lake Champlain trying to join their father, the British commander of Fort William Henry. Full-color illustrations.
Catherine's Travels by Adele Marie Crouch $3.99
Catherine and her family flee the ravaged, war torn country of Austria in pursuit of freedom and the American dream. Natives end the family's quest leaving Catherine to fend for herself in the wilderness.The river was lovely this time of day. The rays of the sun danced on the riverbank as the leaves swayed in the soft morning breeze. Catherine could swear the trees were whispering secrets to each...
Rebel Rider by Mark Einstein $2.99
Filled with action and excitement, "Rebel Rider" takes place during the early years of the American Revolution. It tells the story of Philip Benjamin Brooks, a stable boy to a wealthy Loyalist family, who takes part in the events happening around Boston that lead to war with England.Joining the Rebel Army, he and his beloved horse become letter carriers from General Washington to the Second...
Fever 1793 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers $6.99
During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie's world upside down. At her feverish...
Little Red Riding Horse by Mark Einstein $2.99
It isn't easy being a Chumash Indian! Especially when you're the smallest in your tribe and in love with the Chief''s daughter. And to make matters worse, the Chief's son hates you.But in a series of races: first along the King's Highway, and then around Catalina Island; the Chief''s Son realizes that although the Little One is small in size -- he's big in courage, brains, and heart.
Torn (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) by Thorndike Press $23.99
Still reeling from their experiences in Roanoke in 1600, Jonah and Katherine arrive in 1611 only moments before a mutiny on Henry Hudson’s ship in the icy waters of James Bay. But things are messed up: They’ve lost the real John Hudson, and they find what seems to be the fabled Northwest Passage—even though they are pretty sure that route doesn’t actually exist. Will this new version of...
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Sandpiper $6.99
After her grandfather’s death Kit leaves Barbados for New England. She is shocked by the gray, damp landscape and the Puritanical lifestyle of her uncle’s household. Fitting in is not easy, and her only friend is believed to be a witch. Kit must choose: either abandon Hannah, or stand by her and risk losing everything. Boasting a stunning new cover and an introduction by Newbery...
The Sign of the Beaver by Sandpiper $6.99
A brand-new paperback edition of the Newbery Honor book, with an introduction by Joseph Bruchac. Although he faces responsibility bravely, thirteen-year-old Matt is more than a little apprehensive when his father leaves him alone to guard their new cabin in the wilderness. When a renegade white stranger steals his gun, Matt knows he has no way to shoot game or to protect himself. Only after...
Constitution AL by Mark Einstein $2.99
Ever wonder what really happened at the Constitutional Convention? Join Aloisius Spider and his friends (the Snail, Earthworm, Grasshopper, etc.) as they battle the sinister Triple Alliance. Their foe's intention is to sabotage the Convention -- and end democracy in America!
Sabotaged (Missing) by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers $6.99
After helping Chip and Alex survive fifteenth-century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child, Andrea, face her fate. Andrea is really Virginia Dare, from the lost colony of Roanoke. Jonah and Katherine are confident in their ability to help Andrea fix history, but when their journey goes dangerously awry, they realize that they may be in over their heads: They’ve...