This book was originally intended as a historical reader, and was widely used in public schools throughout the United States. The stories are selected to be appealing to young children and to lay the foundation for broader literary studies, since nearly all are alluded to frequently in poetry and prose.
Legends of Norseland is a book aimed at younger readers. First published in 1894, it contains twenty stories from Scandinavian legends about the gods such as Odin, Loki, and Thor, as well as stories about the beginning of Norse mythology, and creatures such as Fenris the wolf. Excerpt: "In the
The excitement of feudal days comes alive in the absorbing story of an eight-year-old boy who became the ruler of a great land. This is the drama of a real boy, Richard the Fearless, whose father was Duke of Normandy. When the Duke was murdered, young Richard was taken to
Since its first publication, more than fifty years ago, The Wind in the Willows has enjoyed a secure position as one of the truly great classics in the world of children's books. As fresh and timeless now as then, the story is imbued with the spirit of youth, exuberance, mischief
"Who doesn't love dragons? Whether they're breathing fire or thrashing their tails, frightful or friendly, gigantic or tiny, their adventures are always filled with magic and surprises—and sometimes even humor. In this exciting collection, E. Nesbit unleashes a flock of these mysterious, wild, and unpredictable creatures. Here you will