Children's Non-fiction
- Engaging Histories for Young Minds
- Exploring Nature and History
- Inspiring Lives for Young Readers
- Nature's Wonders for Young Minds
A Child's Life of St. Joan of Arc
A biography of Saint Joan of Arc, geared towards children, but also can easily be enjoyed by adults.
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…
Heroines Every Child Should Know
Heroines Every Child Should Know presents a captivating exploration of thirteen remarkable women who have shaped history through their coura…
Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them
You will find many interesting games and craft projects for children here. If you hear something interesting, following the link in the low…
Insect Adventures
This book is composed of selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques,” retold for childre…
A Young Girl's Diary
The diary of an upper middle class Austrian girl, this book describes her life between the ages of eleven and fourteen. It's a coming of age…
Harper's Young People
Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children containing delightful serialized stories, short stories, fiction an…
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…
Travel Stories Retold
St. Nicholas was a popular magazine aimed at young folks in the late nineteenth – early twentieth century. Its articles were usually well-w…
Plow Stories
This book tells of the important role of the plow, starting from its humble beginnings and how the plow has changed over time. This is achi…
When They Were Girls
Jane Addams, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Frances Burnett, Julia Howe, Hellen Keller, and Harriet Beecher Stowe are some of the influenc…
Good Morning, Boys and Girls!
Forty simple, delightful sermons for children. The stories cover a full school year, all Sundays and a few holydays in between. Under such …
Stories That Words Tell Us
A history of English words, written for younger readers.Parental advisory: the text was published in 1918 and includes some ethnicity terms …
Wood Folk at School
The unique merit of this nature student rests in his fascinating style of writing, which invariably interests young and old; for without thi…
Games for Hallow-e'en
This charming book starts with a brief history of Hallowe'en. There are sample invitations for a Halloween (or Hallowe'en) party, decoration…
The Tree-Dwellers
Katharine E. Dopp was well-known as a teacher and writer of children's textbooks at the turn of the 20th Century. She was among the first e…
Harper's Young People
Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, po…
The Early Cave-Men
The People Who Wanted To Live in Caves. This little book takes us back to the time when our ancestors lived, or wanted to live, in caves. Un…
The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book
Mary Frances is a little girl whose Aunt Maria intends to teach her to knit and crochet, but she's very strict and demanding. It's a good th…
Little Folded Hands
Little Folded Hands offers a collection of heartfelt Christian prayers designed specifically for children. This audiobook serves as a gentle…