Let's find some words that start with the letter B . There is a bear, a bird-even a butterfly! What other B words can you find?

H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925), author of King Solomon’s Mines, Allan QuatermainandShe, was no stranger to the continent where his bestsellers were set. He lived in southern Africa from 1875 to 1881, a period that witnessed Britain’s attempted confederation of the sub-continent, the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, and the final subjugation of its indigenous peoples. In this new biography, the South African aspect of Haggard’s life is explored in hitherto unrecorded detail. The succ...

What does a good friend do? Readers will learn about friendship in this delightful nonfiction book that uses appealing photos and easy-to-read text to show examples of good friendships. A glossary and index are provided for further assistance in vocabulary development.

J. C. M'Coan's Protestant Endurance Under Popish Cruelty is a dramatic historical account of Protestant suffering under Catholic persecution, particularly during the Spanish Inquisition. Written with fervor and conviction, M'Coan compiles narratives of imprisonment, martyrdom, and steadfast faith in the face of institutionalized oppression. Though steeped in the polemical tone of its time, the book offers valuable documentation of religious conflict and the enduring human struggle...

In Life in Hawaii: An Autobiographic Sketch of Mission Life and Labors, 1835–1881, Titus Coan offers an unforgettable first-hand account of one of the most remarkable missionary experiences in the Pacific. Written with the humility of faith and the precision of a witness, Coan's memoir chronicles nearly half a century of spiritual endeavor and cultural encounter on the islands of Hawaii, where he and his wife Fidelia served as missionaries under the American Board of Commissioners...

Born in Connecticut and educated at East Guilford Academy, Coan went to western New York, where he was converted in a Charles G. Finney revival. After graduation from Auburn Theological Seminary and ordination in 1833, he explored the Argentine region of Patagonia on behalf of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM). In 1834 he married Fidelia Church, sailed for Hawaii, and was stationed at Hilo. He made an extended evangelistic tour of the island in 1836, which pr...

Beginning readers will practice reading words that begin with the letter B with this charming book! With vibrant images and clear, simple text, children will have an enjoyable experience as they successfully read sight words and familiar vocabulary. This book is a great resource to enhance children’s basic phonemic recognition and pronunciation. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using words that begin with the letter B.

Early readers will practice reading words that begin with the letter T with this book! Through sight words and familiar vocabulary, new readers will enhance their phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills. With bright, vivid images and clear, simple text, children will develop a love for reading as they read through this charming book. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using words that begin with the letter T.

With this book, beginning readers will practice reading short A words! Through sight words and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop their phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills as they read words like apple, cat, and man. With bright, vivid images and clear, simple text, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they read through this charming book. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using short A word...

With this book, early readers will practice reading words that begin with the letter M! With bright, vivid images and clear, simple text, children will have an enjoyable experience as they read through this charming book. New readers will enhance their phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills as they read sight words and familiar vocabulary. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using words that begin with the letter M.

With this book, beginning readers will practice reading short E words! Through sight words and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop their phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills as they read words like bell, pen, and vet. With bright, vivid images and clear, simple text, children will have an enjoyable reading experience as they read through this charming book. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using short E words...

With this book, beginning readers will practice reading short I words! Through sight words and familiar vocabulary, new readers will enhance their phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills as they read words like pig, fish, and milk. With bright, vivid images and clear, simple text, children will develop a love for reading as they read through this charming book. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using short I words.