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Author
Language
English
Description
Meet Felicity Merriman, a nine-year-old girl who's as spirited and independent as the American colonies she lives in. In 1774, Felicity's hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, is buzzing with rumors: will the colonies soon break free from England's rule? Patriots like Felicity's father don't think it's fair to pay taxes to the King of England for things like tea that they buy in America. Loyalists like Felicity's grandfather and her best friend Elizabeth...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
38 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Although she is tired of the responsibility of being the oldest sister, Felicity realizes how much her family means to her when a carriage accident puts her pregnant mother in danger. Includes a section on babies in the late 1700s.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publication
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
130 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1860, eleven-year-old Annie, who lives at the Red Buttes Pony Express station in the Nebraska Territory, asks Pony Express rider Billy Cody to help her find the person responsible for sabatoging her favorite pony Magpie.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Molly feels that everything in her life has changed when her father goes off to England to help wounded soldiers and her beloved aunt joins the Women's Airforce Service Pilots. Includes a section on women pilots in the armed services, and a project related to the story.
50) The night flyers
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
145 pages : color illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1918, caring for her family's homing pigeons while her father is away fighting in World War I, twelve-year-old Pam comes to suspect that a mysterious stranger in her small North Carolina town is a German spy.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
41 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
When her friend Nellie, the servant girl from next door, does not show up for ice skating as usual, Samantha is afraid that Nellie will not come to her party because she cannot afford to bring presents. Includes a section on ice skating in the early 1900s.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
163 pages : color illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sent to live with relatives in New Orleans during the War of 1812, eleven-year-old Elisabet determines to find a smuggler's treasure to ransom her imprisoned father.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
58 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 27 x 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an in-depth look at daily life and historical events in the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, including home life, work, medicine, and play.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
1999.
Physical Desc
58 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 x 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the daily life and activities of Mexican Americans in New Mexico during the early 1800s including information about their homes, community, and links to Spain and Mexico.
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