Jacob Abbott
Learning doesn't have to be drudgery, as this exciting tale proves again and again. Younger readers with an interest in history and geography will adore Forests of Maine from author Jacob Abbott. Intrepid adventurer Marco Paul explores Maine and surrounding areas, seamlessly combining fascinating facts and fun adventure.
2) Cleopatra
Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, was a mysterious and beguiling figure who has fascinated historians for thousands of years. In this detailed account of her life and influence, author Jacob Abbott addresses many of the lingering questions surrounding her reign.
3) Georgie
American author Jacob Abbott revolutionized juvenile fiction in the 1800s with his unprecedentedly successful Rollo series of chapter books. In this volume of the series, our young hero Rollo forms a strong bond with a chronically ill neighbor boy, Georgie.
From the creator of the popular Rollo series of books for younger readers, Caleb in the Country is designed for boys and girls who are just beginning to navigate chapter books, either being read to or reading on their own. In this volume of the series, a young, insatiably curious boy named Caleb explores the wonders of the rural countryside.
Despite some political turmoil and upheaval linked to ongoing conflict in the clash between Protestantism and Catholicism, the rule of Charles II, who reigned from 1660-1685, was largely a happy time for the kingdom of England, Scotland and Ireland. This exhaustive account of the life and contributions of Charles II provides a probing look at the king, who was a much more complex figure than his moniker The Merry Monarch may suggest.
Jacob Abbott was a trailblazer in the genre of juvenile fiction in the nineteenth century. In his wildly popular Rollo series, Abbott combines content specifically designed to build literacy and language skills, along with strong moral lessons. Rollo at Play teaches readers about the value of constructive play and distinguishes between safe and potentially dangerous games and activities.