Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History written by and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History written by Grace Greenwood and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children written by Greenwood Grace and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children Classic Reprint written by Grace Greenwood and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children The English government, with all its faults, has always been wise and generous toward the people in regard to their out-door comfort and pleasure. It does not mean that they shall be stifled for want of air, or cramped for room to exercise in. Everywhere over the kingdom, the traveller sees shady parks, pleasant gardens, breezy downs, and wide heaths, Open to the public, and as much for the enjoyment of the poor as the rich. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children written by Grace GREENWOOD (pseud.) and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children written by Grace Greenwood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following book is a collection of short stories for children, written by Grace Greenwood. The stories are mostly adventure-themed, focusing on famous British landmarks, such as the Windsor Castle and St. Paul's Cathedral. Thirteen stories in total can be found inside this book, accompanied by beautiful hand drawn illustrations featuring both the characters of the stories and the landmarks that they visited.
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children written by Mrs. Sara Jane (Clarke) Lippincott and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History for Children Esprios Classics written by Grace Greenwood and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sara Jane Lippincott (pseudonym Grace Greenwood) (née Clarke; 1823 -1904) was an American author, poet, correspondent, lecturer, and newspaper founder. One of the first women to gain access into the Congressional press galleries, she used her questions to advocate for social reform and women's rights. Her best known books for children are entitled, History of My Pets (1850); Recollections of My Childhood (1851); Stories of Many Lands (1866); Merrie England (1854); Bonnie Scotland (1861); Stories and Legends of Travel and History; Stories and Sights of France and Italy (1867). The volumes for older readers are two series of collected prose writings, Greenwood Leaves (1849, 1851); Poems (1850); Haps and Mishaps of a Tour in Europe (1852); A Forest Tragedy (1856); A Record of Five Years (1867); New Life in New Lands (1873); Victoria, Queen of England.
Download or read book Stories and Legends of Travel and History 1857 written by Grace Greenwood and published by . This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Myths Legends and Sacred Stories written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a children's encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of the World written by Lonely Planet Kids and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and epic legends told in countries around the world.
Download or read book If You Were a Kid in the Wild West written by Tracey Baptiste and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "During the 1800s, many settlers moved westward across North America to seek their fortunes as farmers, ranchers, and miners. In the Wild West, there were few towns and few people paid much attention to laws. Readers will take a trip through this thrilling period of American history as they join Louise and Nat for a tale of cowboys in a frontier town. They will find out how people lived, worked, and traveled in the Wild West, and much more."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Roman History for Kids Explore Timeless Tales Myths Heroes Villains Gladiators Epic Battles Legendary Stories Much More written by History Brought Alive and published by History Brought Alive. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re reading this part, well then HELLO! It’s very nice to meet you and now let us tell you what this book is about…..We’re sure you’re thinking, “What do you mean, ‘what is the book about’? Doesn’t the title say ‘Roman History?’ You’re absolutely right! It is indeed! But we’re also going to explore the mythology, legends, heroes, epic stories and much more from Roman History. As you will discover, it is filled with inspiring stories and interesting facts which are great to read at bedtime or in the day. Roman History is perfect to introduce to children of all ages; It will help them to develop strong reading skills It will introduce them to positive character traits It will teach them about culture & history It will unlock their imagination…, At History Brought Alive we have a passion for everything from the past. The books we write are full of fun facts and even more fun stories that will make you think about the past in new and exciting ways! Here is a small peek inside of what you will discover: Tales of Power & Glory - The Seven Mighty Kings of Rome! What It Was Like to Live in Ancient Rome? Fun Activities for Kids to Learn about Roman History The Gods on Earth - Meet the Divine Rulers of Ancient Rome! The Brave Roman General Who Changed History (Julius Caesar) Amazing Creations & Inventions inc, Art, Statues, Paintings and more Myths & Legends of Ancient Rome + Heroes, Gods & Epic Adventures! The END - Exploring The Mysterious Fall of The Mighty Empire And much, much more…. Learn all about the History of the Roman Empire for Kids with This Book.
Download or read book The Little Pilgrim written by Grace Greenwood and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Timelines from Black History written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. Black leaders, writers, civil rights activists, scientists, and more have influenced, inspired, and changed the societies we live in. This history book’s pages are filled with the stories of these historical giants and their contributions to the world. Grow Your Understanding of Black History This children’s book, prefaced by Mireille Harper, introduces children to prominent Black people in history such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King. The timelines have been individually commissioned, with the stunning visual designs reflecting the essence of that particular historical person. This visual reflection from DK Books will compel children to investigate further and understand world history and the important roles Black people played in shaping it: • Features an equal number of timelines about women and men • Explores the amazing stories of incredible figures often ignored by European-focused history • Covers key moments in European, Caribbean, North American and African history, taking readers from pre-colonial Africa through the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement to today’s Black Lives Matter movement • Created, designed, written, and edited by a multicultural team from many different nations, heritages, communities, faiths, and no faiths From Mansa Musa to Barack Obama; learn about more than 100 Black leaders and historical individuals, and discover the 30 timelines from throughout world history in this compelling children’s Black history book. Learn about Lewis Latimer and his integral contributions to the lightbulb, of how Ethiopia avoided colonisation thanks to its brave queen, and many more important moments in world and Black history. Pages of visual representations take children, adolescents, and adults on a trip through history. Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history.
Download or read book The Ladies Repository written by and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Once Upon a Time in Japan written by Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Multicultural Book** When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairy tales, wonderful things are bound to happen! Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and schools for generations. Like good stories from every time and place, they never grow old. Kids (and their parents!) will enjoy hearing these stories read aloud on the accompanying downloadable audio. The fairy tales and classic stories in this collection include: The Wife Who Never Eats--the story of a man who learns the hard way the evils of stinginess. The Mill of the Sea--the story of how a greedy man was responsible for the saltiness of seawater. The Monkey and the Crab--the crabs teach a tricky monkey a lesson in fairness and honesty. The Magical Hood--an act of kindness reaps great rewards. Sleepyhead Taro and the Children--a story about what can be accomplished at the right time, and with the right help and the right spirit. The Fox and the Otter--how a fox pays the price of deceit and selfishness. The Gratitude of the Crane--a story about the rewards of kindness and the danger of curiosity. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter--a girl who starts life very tiny turns out to be big in many ways.
