Washington Is Burning
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Relates the experience of Paul Jennings, a slave who belonged to President Madison, as he stayed by the side of Dolley Madison as British soldiers marched toward Washington, D.C.
Marty Rhodes Figley Books
This author crafts narratives about ordinary children encountering extraordinary moments in the nation's history. Through her books, she aims to show young readers that history is far richer than mere facts and dates. It is a tapestry woven with the hopes and dreams of children. Her work invites readers to connect with the human dimension of the past.
Brief biography of James Forten, an African American boy who participated in the Revolutionary War and was captured by the British.
The True Story of Jim the Wonder Dog
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Long before canine YouTube stars, Missouri laid claim to the Smartest Dog in the Jim the Wonder Dog, a Depression Era hunting dog that many believed was either a genius or possessed of clairvoyant skills. Evidence existed for both Jim predicted seven Kentucky Derby winners and the winners of the 1936 World Series and presidential race, but the setter could also take direction in foreign languages (Italian, French, German, Spanish), shorthand, and Morse Code and recognized both colors and musical instruments. This is the true story of the dog that became known as Jim the Wonder Dog, with historic photographs!