This spirited story of how young George Washington was drawn into the country's struggle for independence gives readers a vivid perspective on a crucial era in American history.
This book contains the New Testament stories of Joseph, John the Baptist, Jesus, Peter, John, James the Greater, James the Lesser, Matthew, Jude, Judas, Stephen, Paul, Philip, Mark, and Luke.
Miguel de Cervantes The best-known book in Spanish literature, telling the story of the adventurous knight-errant and his squire Sancho Panzo, who set out to right the wrongs of the world.
Richard D. Heffner This expanded and revised seventh edition of the single volume containing the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and many other significant documents and speeches in American history features a new chapter covering major events of the 21st century, including documents related to the events of September 11, 2001.
Nathaniel Hawthorne An ardent young woman, her cowardly lover, and her vengeful husband come together in this classic novel of sin and salvation in the Puritan world of 17th-century Boston. Features an updated bibliography and an Introduction by Brenda Wineapple, a leading contemporary Hawthorn scholar.
Boxed Edition What can be more satisfying to a child than to close a book and say, "I read it all by myself!" This series of books for the very beginner will have children beaming with pride. Instead of relying on large print and pictures to teach children to read, Bob Books employs one of the oldest methods around: phonics. Each book focuses on a few vowel or consonant sounds and limits the …
Artistic adventures into a world of paints, pastels, ethnic and recycled art, sculpture, 3D art, still life, perspective, charcoal, landscapes, batik, silkscreen, and much more. Encourage kids' natural creativity while exposing them to the styles of art through the ages. 500 illustrations.
Charles Rossiter Three of the founding fathers defend their revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States--in these essays. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788, this edition includes copies of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Original.
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. This full-color illustrated children's book from the collection of St. Joseph Picture Books tells about St. Margaret Mary and The Promises of the Sacred Heart .
Jane Chisholm and D. Beeson The Usborne Book of Science provides a fresh approach to physics, chemistry and biology. It contains experiments, puzzles and games to reinforce and enliven theoretical learning. Bright, informative pictures help to motivate the reader making this book an excellent back-up to schoolwork. The material in this book is a compilation of three separate titles in the …
The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the …
Livy With stylistic brilliance and historical imagination, the first five books of Livy's monumental history of Rome record events from the foundation of Rome through the history of the seven kings, the establishment of the Republic and its internal struggles, up to Rome's recovery after the fierce Gallic invasion of the fourth century BC. Livy vividly depicts the great characters, …
Explore the fascinating night sky with this acclaimed self-teaching guide. From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, this new edition of Astronomy brings the wonders of the cosmos to life. Offering a unique, successful self-teaching format, this practical, user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and …
At last, a workbook for students to use along with Anne Carroll's Christ and the Americas! The workbook helps the student in mentally processing a large amount of information and grasping the major historical concepts as well as names, places, dates and events. Then, with the answers filled in, the questions become a great study guide and memory aid. This workbook includes the Catholic …
When Thomas Jefferson was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. Jefferson thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer and help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence. As the third president of the United States, …
Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. This 4-color illustrated children's book from the collection of St. Joseph Picture Books is My First Catholic Picture Dictionary. It has words from A to Z with a brief definition and a picture.
Never in history have 1,322 words held out such extraordinary determination to be free as those found in the "Declaration of Independence. In 1787, "We the people" were the three words that not only engendered a new and cohesive nation; they went on to change the face of the world as well. In 1791, the first ten Amendments to the "Constitution of the United States of America, known to us as the …
Fr. Ignatius Schuster For generations Bible History has remained unsurpassed as a concise, readable and solidly Catholic presentation of all the important events of the Bible. The venerable Catholic Encyclopedia called it "excellent," noting that it was in "universal use." It went through three dozen printings before the present one. Far more than a recitation of facts, Fr. Ignatius Schuster's …
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