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Best-selling author Clyde Robert Bulla's classic, finely-crafted Arthurian tale with its sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats, will appeal to emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and reluctant tween readers alike.
In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, long-lost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness.
It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy.
Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.
A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity.
A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It's a secret place, just for him Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first? Two beloved classics--The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid--get a vibrant new look
The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing, about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies.
Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land.
Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England.
As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don't know whom to trust. But with her father's little brass lion's head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.
This chapter book from acclaimed author Clyde Robert Bulla is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Who ever heard of a shoeshine girl?
The last thing Sarah Ida wants to do is spend the summer with her Aunt Claudia. But when her parents send her away because of problems at home, that is exactly what she has to do. With no allowance and no fun to be had, Sarah Ida decides to look for a job. But who will hire a ten year old? Al, the shoeshine man, will
Sarah loves her job, even if it means getting knee-deep in shoe polish everyday. Then something terrible happens and it looks like the shoeshine stand will have to close forever. If Sarah Ida wants to keep it open, she'll have to learn a few lessons about growing up along the way ...
Read and find out about an apple tree's life cycle through every season in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes instructions for two simple experiments--to learn about evaporation and tree rings--to engage budding botanists.
Questions addressed in this book include:
Read and find out in the proven winner A Tree Is a Plant!
This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
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Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Notable Children's Books of 1979 (ALA)
Opera belongs to everyone, and its appeal knows no age limit. Clyde Robert Bulla presents twenty-three stories on which his favorite musical dramas are based. They are all so lively and vivid that the reader has the sense of being there as the stories unfold.
The composers presented cover the field well, from Mozart through Rossini, Gounod to Puccini, and Richard Strauss. A brief introduction to each opera gives its origin and tells about its first performance. Biographical notes about each composer are included at the end.
Black and white line drawings by Robert Galster.
The opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung, by Richard Wagner, stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of music.
Wagner based his Ring cycle on tales from Norse and German mythology after studying ancient legends of gods, demigods, and earthly beings. He spent years writing and shaping his material, the result was an epic story, heroic and exalted, told through his stirring music.
Clyde Robert Bulla tells the stories that make up The Ring of the Nibelung cycle: The Rhinegold, The Valkyrie, Siegfried, The Dusk of the Gods. Magical and mysterious, they are larger than life, yet based on human emotions. He brings Wagner's epic tale of love, hate, greed, and goodness, to life simply but dramatically.
Bulla includes musical themes from the four operas, and writes of Wagner's life and his struggles to break with tradition, creating a new form of opera-the music drama.
Readers who love lore and legends, and readers who admire Wagner's music will welcome the simple beauty of Bulla's powerful tales. Strikingly illustrated with woodcuts by Clare and John Ross.
Opera belongs to everyone, and its appeal knows no age limit. Clyde Robert Bulla presents twenty-three stories on which his favorite musical dramas are based. They are all so lively and vivid that the reader has the sense of being there as the stories unfold.
The composers presented cover the field well, from Mozart through Rossini, Gounod to Puccini, and Richard Strauss. A brief introduction to each opera gives its origin and tells about its first performance. Biographical notes about each composer are included at the end.
Black and white line drawings by Robert Galster.
Mother, Father, Ellen and Frank Davis are unhappy with life in Missouri. So they decide to strike out for a new life in the gold fields of California. In no time they've packed up everything they own, even their kitten, Nugget, and begin the journey west. There are mountains and deserts to be crossed, plenty of rousing campfire songs (sheet music included!), and even Indians along the way.
But life in the crowded tent city of prospectors is harder than they anticipated. Soon, with little gold to be found, the Davises decide to leave. With the help of a good friend, the family discovers that happiness can be found anywhere there is room for dreams to come true.
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Growing up in Norway during the time of the ancient Vikings, young Sigurd was expected to lead an adventuresome and rugged life. His father, Olaf the Strong, taught him to be stalwart and brave, and although the lessons were tough, Sigurd learned them well.
He heard wonderful stories of Wineland, a place far across the sea. Some people said that it didn't exist at all. But Sigurd yearned to go there. Then came the day when his father said he might go, so he set sail in a Viking ship for that distant land.
The trip was long and perilous, and Sigurd found that he needed all the lessons his father had taught him. With treacherous men aboard, he would have to outwit his enemies and the dangerous sea in order to return to his homeland safely.
Viking Adventure is the exciting story of Sigurd, who learned to combine wisdom and courage. He was a boy much like a boy of today, but his training and his life were very different. Clyde Robert Bulla, a beloved storyteller, has given strength and simplicity to this authentic tale of a rugged people.
Numerous black and white illustrations from Douglas Gorsline.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.
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A gripping historical novel set in medieval Europe, following the perilous journey of a young apprentice blacksmith who embarks on a quest to deliver a precious ring to a legendary dragon-slaying knight.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A gripping historical novel set in medieval Europe, following the perilous journey of a young apprentice blacksmith who embarks on a quest to deliver a precious ring to a legendary dragon-slaying knight.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
In the sequel to The Chalk Box Kid, Gregory's friend Uncle Pancho is in trouble. The city wants to build a highway right where his house is. They will have to tear it down Then Gregory has an idea. He will paint the story of Uncle Pancho's life for the whole city to see . . . but can the paintings save Uncle Pancho's home?
Two beloved classics--The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid--get a vibrant new look
Notable 1981 Children' s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
