Attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the invention of the printing press. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination.

Teach your children the history of Rome, beginning with the stories of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers credited with the founding of the city. The thirty short biographies cover the key figures of the founding of Rome, the early days of the Republic, the Empire, and the decline. The history of Rome is taught chronologically as students read short biographical sketches. As in Famous Men of Greece, your fourth or fifth graders should be able to enjoy it independently, while older students can also read it and not feel they have been given something that is "babyish."

Teach your children the history of Rome, beginning with the stories of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers credited with the founding of the city. The thirty short biographies cover the key figures of the founding of Rome, the early days of the Republic, the Empire, and the decline. The history of Rome is taught chronologically as students read short biographical sketches. As in Famous Men of Greece, your fourth or fifth graders should be able to enjoy it independently, while older students can also read it and not feel they have been given something that is "babyish."

Now children will see Pocahontas as history truly portrays her: a spirited child much like them. Based on careful and thorough research of the full record of her life, this book tells the story of Pocahontas and the adventures that led to her heavently father.

An introductory history to the underground railroad weaves together personal stories, historical material, and letters by the individuals who provided assistance along the dangerous path to freedom. Reprint. AB. PW.

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1887 Original Publisher: Blackie

Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past. From the moment he and his mother arrived from England, everything about India shouted adventure to fourteen-year-old John Knight. Crowds of people swarmed in the streets, temple elephants paraded about, monkeys scolded at passers-by—this was easily the most exciting place John had ever been. If only his father, a British government official sent to south India in 1909, will allow him to explore it. But John and his mother are not prepared for what they discover when they befriend an Irish missionary named Amy Carmichael. With a heart for justice, John is shocked to learn that a young Indian girl rescued by Carmichael is a "child bride" being legally forced by her wicked uncle to marry an elderly man! Is it possible that John's father might be called upon to uphold this horrible law? What will happen if John does not act? Who will save Jewel? Will all the fears mirrored in Jewel's eyes come to pass?