Stories of the Nations, Volume 1

2011-04
Stories of the Nations, Volume 1
Author: Sonya Shafer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2011-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781616341121
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Mr. Morris¿s narratives, originally published in 1901, make you feel as if you are listening to a kindly grandfather recounting tales from the past. This delightful book will introduce to your child famous people and events that occurred in the nations around the world. Plus we¿ve added a few chapters of our own, so Volume 1 presents stories from Queen Elizabeth through Garibaldi (1550¿1850).

Stories of America, Volume 1

2011-04
Stories of America, Volume 1
Author: Sonya Shafer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781616341107
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Settle back with these stories of America¿s early years and watch your children¿s eyes light up with interest and patriotism. Mr. Morris¿s narratives, originally published in 1901, make you feel as if you are listening to a kindly grandfather recounting tales from his past. Volume 1 presents stories from Columbus through the Alamo (about 1850).

Chinese History Stories

2009
Chinese History Stories
Author: Renee Ting
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: China
ISBN: 9781885008374
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"Presents stories of kings and queens, generals, battles, and courtiers from the Zhou Dynasty, when China was ruled by kings from 1046 BC to 221 BC. It was the period before the country was unified under a single emperor, when each state schemed to become more powerful than its neighbor, leading to many exciting stories populated by famous historical figures"--Jacket.

Only a Dog

1917
Only a Dog
Author: Bertha Whitridge Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1917
Genre: Dogs
ISBN:
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A Year Full of Stories

2016-10-06
A Year Full of Stories
Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1847808689
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This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.

One Land, Many Nations: Volume 1

2021-12-30
One Land, Many Nations: Volume 1
Author: Traci Sorell
Publisher: Reycraft Books
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2021-12-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781478869092
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The continental United States is one land, but within its borders are many nations--sovereign Native American nations whose citizens have dual citizenship. In Volume 1 of this series, Native Americans Traci Sorell (Cherokee) and Lee Francis IV (Laguna Pueblo) take readers on a contemporary tour of their nation. Readers learn the history of their people, famous citizens, traditional stories, as well as details about tribal life today--including their system of government, education, and commerce.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

2004-11-09
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Author: John Perkins
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2004-11-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1576755126
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Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.