HIstory from Portia's Books

Thompson tells the story of Helen Keller in simple, sensitive language. With back and white drawings on nearly every page, this is a perfect introduction of this inspiring woman to a beginning reader. The last 2 pages are timelines of Helen Keller's life, and of major world events from 1879 to 1969. The previous owner's name is written inside the… Ler mais sobre este item

Not at all a "typical" picture book (though Shed's paintings are lovely). Squanto, a member of the Patuxet people, was taken by ship to Spain about 1614. After he was returned to his homeland, he helped the English settlers in many ways. This tells that story, ending with the harvest being celebrated as the first Thanksgiving. With Author's note and… Ler mais sobre este item

Miss Bird, an intrepid English horsewoman traveled through the Rockies in 1873- on her own! She documents this unusual adventure in letters to her sister, from which this book was created. Starting at Lake Tahoe, she seeks adventure and certainly finds it, all described in wonderful first person prose. Copy is as new without a mark or crease, and would… Ler mais sobre este item

This classic by Twain shows his humor at its best. Four lovely black and white illustrations, and preface and "PS" by Mark Twain. 1963 Printing. A good copy with a tight and square binding. Softcovers are good. Text is clean but has tanned. No ISBN.

First edition, has no ISBN. Tells how writing developed, from early pictographs, through later stages. Hardback which had NO JACKET, 64 pages with a bibliography and illustrations, including maps of the ancient world. Former library copy, fraying along spine and edges, light soiling to boards with corners bumped.

Young Oney lived in Revolutionary times, on the estate of George Washington. In fact she is, despite being a slave, the personal servant of Martha Washington, but she's considering running towards freedom. This copy is As New.

This amazing, beautifully illustrated book resembles an atlas of women who shaped the nation of the United States. Over 100 are mentioned, in chronological sections (New World, Grwong Pains, Turn of the Century, to name a few). From Sacagawea to Martha Stewart, the author Harness casts a wide net in picking these "Great American Women". In her flowing script, Harness… Ler mais sobre este item

Two volumes of the superb series on baseball legends: Mantle and Ty Cobb. (The author of the Ty Cobb volume is N. Macht). Each book tells of the thrilling life of a major league legend, and is packed with photos. Both books have an index, and list of references. Selling as a pair for only $16.98

Paperback book is pre-owned and in great condition overall with minimal signs of wear on one corner of front cover, a few notes on back flyleaf. Detailed scholarly work, describing the lives of women in New England from around 1650 to 1750.

In this simple story, a girl goes to Marvin's store on Thanksgiving day to buy whipping cream. She enjoys her walk back home, where she helps her mother whip it. Then she eats pumpkin pie with whipped cream, with her family. "Thank you" is conveyed with simple sentences and colorful drawings which will delight any child. In excellent shape,… Ler mais sobre este item

Color frontispiece, clean text. Bottom of spine is frayed, but otherwise the book is intact. Two titles in one book. The back of the title page says "Copyright 1881 by T. B. Peterson & Brothers Helen's Babies." Helen's Babies was based on the adventures of Habberton's son, and quickly became popular with children and youth. The book was in the Ruby… Ler mais sobre este item

This retelling of the Lewis and Clark Journey of Discovery is ideal for children ages 7 and older. Includes lovely black and white illustrations, and a simple map of Sacajawea's journey.

Beautiful account of the story of St Joan, told in first person from the perspective of Gabrielle, her friend. Copy is in excellent condition except for very slight foxing on edges of some pages.