Books and Publications Primarily of Interest to Children
ITEM NUMBER |
THUMBNAIL PICTURE |
NAME OF ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
CB002 |
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The Girl’s Own Book By Lydia Maria Child |
Published in 1833, this book of entertainments for young girls is filled with marvelous and enjoyable activities to help the young girls build character and have fun. |
$12.95 |
CB003 |
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The Boy’s Own Book By William Clarke |
A guide for boy’s entertainment from the days before radio, television and video games. First published in 1829. |
$12.95 |
CB004 |
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A Little Maid Of Old Connecticut By Alice Turner Curtis |
This is the heroic story of Ellen Elizabeth Barlow, a little maid of Connecticut in 1776, when enemy war vessels and Tory bands were raiding the coastal settlements. Includes a paper doll and costume. 192 pages |
$9.95 |
CB005 |
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Child’s Hornbook |
Exact-size replica hornbook. Lesson includes ABC’s, syllables and The Lord’s Prayer. Approximate size is 2.5” x 5”. Used during Colonial American times. |
$6.00 |
CB006 |
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Children’s Manners and Morals |
Information from Early American books concerning the rules of etiquette, how to behave, obedience, shaking hands, manners, conversation, writing and appropriate play. |
$5.00 |
CB007 |
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Toys and Games from Times Past and Still Enjoyed Today |
History of 27 toys and games with descriptions. It is a cornucopia of fun from our past. Filled with nostalgic illustrations and artwork. Great old-time fun. |
$5.00 |
CB008 |
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Betsy the Colonial Girl |
Betsy is a girl originally from Europe who has settled in the New World during the Colonial period. She loves to dress up in her beautiful clothes. Just lift off the stickers and place them on Betsy on the inside back cover. The stickers can be used over and over. |
$1.50 |
CB009 |
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Early American Crafts & Trades Edited by Peter Stockham |
First published in the early 1800’s, this book lists and explains many of the crafts and trades open to the young people of the time. Contains 23 illustrations |
$5.95 |
CB010 |
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Pages From Early American Children’s Books |
In the days of early America, children’s books and school books were very often the only reading material available in the typical household. The texts were shared by parents who learned to read and cipher along with their children. This is a fascinating collection, representing a wide variety of children’s books and types of printing and engraving. |
$4.50 |
CB011 |
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Singing games and Playparty Games Compiled by Richard Chase Illustrated by Joshua Tolford |
This collection of traditional English and American folk games and dances provides material in plenty to enliven a party or occupy youngsters. |
$3.95 |
CB012 |
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Old Songs & Singing Games Collected and edited by Richard Chase |
This book contains 21 favorite songs and singing games such as “Go Tell Aunt Rhody”, “Frog Went A-Courting” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. All the regular verses are given as are the stories behind the songs and accurate descriptions show how each game is played. |
$2.95 |
CB013 |
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Colonial and Early American Fashions By Tom Tierney |
This entertaining and educational coloring book provides a fascinating glimpse of clothing styles worn by Colonial Americans. |
$3.95 |
CB014 |
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Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period Coloring Book By Peter F. Copeland |
46 remarkable drawings reproduce the everyday dress of numerous American colonists of the 1770’s. Completely authentic, each illustration is accompanied by a caption and brief description of the clothing. |
$3.95 |
CB015 |
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Victorian Fashions By Tom Tierney |
A feast of opulent styles, this entertaining and informative coloring book features a grand array of the sumptuous clothing styles of the Victorian era. The 45 illustrations are adapted from the pages of the era’s premier fashion publications. |
$3.95 |
CB016 |
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Easy Papercraft Projects By Michael Grater |
With is book and a few simple tools, you can learn to make dozens of delightful, inexpensive and personalized items simply by cutting, folding and taping paper. |
$2.95 |
CB017 |
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Woodlands Indians Coloring Book By Peter F. Copeland |
Travel back in time to celebrate the culture and lifestyle of the North American woodland Indians with this carefully researched and accurately rendered coloring book. Artist Peter Copeland has skillfully reconstructed 41 finely detailed scenes. |
$3.95 |
CB018 |
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Historic Houses of New England Coloring Book By A. G. Smith |
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the splendid historic buildings of New England. Noted illustrator A. G. Smith has rendered for coloring 43 still existing structures all of which are open to the public at least part of the year covering a wide variety of architectural styles and historic periods. |
$3.50 |
CB019 |
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My Family Tree Workbook – Genealogy for Beginners By Rosemary A. Chorzempa |
This is the only genealogical primer easily accessible to the youngest historian. This introductory volume is a workbook in which the reader is a participant, researcher, recorder and pedigree-maker. Space is provided to document information of self, father, mother, brothers and sisters and other relatives both paternal and maternal. |
$3.95 |
CB020 |
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Story of the American Revolution Coloring Book By Peter Copeland |
Noted artist Peter Copeland has captured all the drama and excitement of this fateful era in American history with 40 finely drawn black and white illustrations. Each illustration is accompanied by a short explanation of the scene. |
$3.50 |
CB021 |
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The American Revolution for Kids By Janis Herbert |
Heroes, traitors and great thinkers come to life in this activity book. These 21 activities make learning about the American Revolution both fun and memorable. The concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in the true accounts of distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen and hardworking farm wives and children who created our young nation. |
$14.95 |
CB022 |
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Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World By Laurie Carlson |
Colonial kids dressed like grown-ups and worked right alongside their parents to help make their brand-new communities succeed. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t have fun! Learning about the colonial period has never been more fun! |
$14.95 |
CB023 |
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Homeplace By Anne Shelby and illustrations by Wendy Anderson Halperin |
From 1810 to the present one family’s story in one house that grows and grows and grows. Limited quantities available. |
$10.00 |
The American Kids in History Series
Each book written by David C. King offers fun projects, games, activities and recipes to help children learn about American History. The books each feature two families and the reader follows the day to day events of the children in each family to learn about what life was like in a particular period of American History. Each book has 80 drawings and photographs. Ages 8-11
ITEM NUMBER |
THUMBNAIL PICTURE |
NAME OF ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
CB024 |
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Colonial Days |
128 pages |
$12.95 |
CB025 |
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Revolutionary War Days |
112 pages |
$12.95 |
CB026 |
 |
Pioneer Days |
128 pages |
$12.95 |
CB027 |
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Civil War Days |
112 pages |
$12.95 |
CB028 |
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Wild West Days |
128 pages |
$12.95 |
CB029 |
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Victorian Days |
96 pages |
$12.95 |
CB030 |
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World War II Days |
112 pages |
$12.95 |