"The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. He will have to live on this island for the next twenty-eight years"--Back cover note
Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny.
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
The wonderful story of Rip Van Winkle, which is today considered a classic in American literature, was written in 1820 by Washington Irving. About one hundred years later, N.C. Wyeth, one of the United States' greatest illustrators, created for Irving's story the marvelous paintings and drawings that appear in this book. Now come along and meet Rip, his neighbors, and his children—and those mysterious men who play ninepins up in the mountains.
A patriotic textbook for young Americans, designed to teach the principles of civics and citizenship. Turkington and Wyeth's book covers a wide range of topics, including the foundations of American government, the structure of the U.S. Constitution, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. This book is an essential resource for students and educators in the field of civics and social studies.
Follow the thrilling adventures of the legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith as he takes on train robbers, rustlers, and other hardened criminals in the wilds of the American West. A fast-paced and action-packed Western classic!
