Children's Non-fiction
- Engaging Histories for Young Minds
- Exploring Nature and History
- Inspiring Lives for Young Readers
- Nature's Wonders for Young Minds
The Upward Path
From the preface of the book: "To the present time, there has been no collection of stories and poems by Negro writers, which colored c…
Socialist Readings for Children
A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…
Deer Godchild
A young New-Yorker of twelve heard an appeal for the Fatherless Children of France and his heart was touched. He had no money, but he resolv…
Sea Stories for Wonder Eyes
Water is fascinating! Which child is not delighted by the sea shore, by rivers, even by puddles in the street? This little book explains to …
The Latch Key of My Bookhouse
This is the final book in a six volume set of the "My Bookhouse" books. This final title in the series leaves off the format of th…
Stories of Starland
Henry asks his sister Mary about the sky. She tells him all about the Sun, the Planets, the Moon, Comets and Meteors, and Stars. Mary tells …
Diggers in the Earth
This book of 11 knowledgeable chapters is a good read for teaching children just how important their thoughts can be. Eva March Tappan has …
Bird World
Bird World is a children's guide to New England Birds. It explores the characteristics, habitat, and songs of native birds. - Summary by Jen…
The Boys' and Girls' Pliny
The Natural History of Pliny the Elder is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire. The full work consists of …
The Book of Famous Sieges
History is dominated by war, battles, and sieges. Our history books are full of these. But history books usually don't explain sieges in suc…
Cats by the Way
Between these pages you will find only the good, old-fashioned, every-day cat. No Angora or thoroughbred has been entered here, unless it be…
A Child's Book of the Garden
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…
Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures
"The present volume is chiefly intended for those of my young friends who have read, and been interested in, The Fairyland of Science. …
Leading Events in the History of the Church
The first volume in a series of Catholic Church history books written for children. Volume 1 covers the time period from after Our Lord's de…
The Children's Six Minutes
This is a nice collection of 52 kid-aimed sermons by missionary Wright while he served in the Philippines in the World War I era. Each offer…
The Wonders of the Jungle
How do elephants drink? What is the Law of the Jungle at the water hole? How does an elephant baby learn to feed and learn to swim? How do t…
Bees, Shown to the Children
A very good introduction to the bee, including its physical and behavioral characteristics. Most appropriate for children. - Summary by Kevi…
How to Be a Man
I wish to see the youth of my country come forward upon the stage of life, models of excellence, with characters formed for the times in whi…
Harper's Young People
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction an…
Mighty Animals
Mighty Animals invites young listeners to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs through engaging and accessible chapters. Written by Je…