लेखक: Lynda Arnéz

Living on a new homestead often meant pioneer families had to start with nothing; no house, no fields, and no neighbors. Pioneer children were expected to work just as hard as their parents. They coo …

Living in the American colonies was difficult at times as towns were built, governance was established, and people from many different backgrounds, including Native Americans, learned to live togethe …

Perhaps one of the most harrowing journeys in US history, traveling the Underground Railroad was dangerous, long, and often very uncomfortable. Men, women, and children often had to walk hundreds of …

Shortly after the birth of the United States, many people headed west to settle the new territory of the frontier. They journeyed by wagon for months on end and faced bad weather, sickness, and fears …

Responsibility means knowing what you have to get done and doing it. For young kids, these tasks often include getting ready for the day. However, many parents know the battle of getting a child dres …

At the end of the day, it’s no fun to stop playing, clean up, and go to bed. But it’s important to everyone’s happiness if kids do. Using easy-to-understand examples and language written especially f …

Inspiring young children to want to cook is great way to discourage picky eating and promote healthy food behaviors. Giving them the responsibility of making lunch for themselves is a great way to ge …

From washing our hands to brushing our teeth, the ways people stay clean are easy enough for even young kids to do. With a fun, encouraging tone, the main content of this book focuses on the age-appr …

Moving, eating a variety of foods, and sleeping well are all important ways to keep a body healthy. In this book for new readers, the main content focuses on ways children can be sure to take care of …

All family pets need to be fed, given water, groomed, possibly walked, or simply played with. These can be great jobs for younger kids just starting to be given some responsibilities. Complemented by …

Born in Spain in 1713, Father Serra was sent to the New World to spread the Catholic religion. He founded twenty-one missions in what became the state of California, and influenced the lives of thous …

Childhood has changed exponentially since the early 1600s. From what chores one must do to the roles of men and women, children today don’t have much in common with children of Algonquian tribes. Rea …

Traveling to live in a new country can be terrifying, especially to a child. Leaving behind family, friends, and places you know and love is something everyone can relate to. In this book, readers bo …

In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make …

For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were …

For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were …

In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make …