Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.

You've read about historical U.S. figures in school textbooks. Maybe you've even seen a mini-series or movie about some of the leaders of America's past. But right now you're living in the midst of history in the making. You are watching a man with an unlikely story become one of the most important people in American politics today. It doesn't matter whether you've heard him speak, or even whether or not you agree with his politics. The life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, different, or who has wanted to do great things and make a difference in the world. Learn about the life-shaping experiences Barack Obama faced as he: *was raised by a single mom and his grandparents *rose to the top of his class at Harvard law *accepted a faith that gives his life deeper meaning *left a lucrative career in law to work in public service In 1967 Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke out about the state of our country and its leadership, saying, 'We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.' Barack Obama was only six-years-old when that speech took place, and forty years later he stood in the place where Abraham Lincoln once stood, and announced he was running for President because of what Dr. King called the 'fierce urgency of now.' He recognized a country once again in turmoil and a nation looking for something different---something better. As you read about the life of Barack Obama you'll be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to look at the world around you and see how you can take your own improbable journey to change it.

This journal will help kids feel more confident, relaxed and happy in all aspects of their life. Adorned with fun illustrations, it is designed to develop a can-do attitude that encourages 'having a go', accepting that mistakes might be made along the way. From this, kids can develop the mindset to take the small steps needed to make big dreams come true. Full of practical techniques and fun activities, from drawing and colouring, to thought-provoking questions, this journal from parenting expert Sue Atkins will empower children to build resilience and a growth mindset. It is the perfect tool to help kids find their superpowers and put small changes into practice that will make a big difference to their lives.

The biblical Book of Revelation is not a cryptic history or prophecy, as is generally believed, but is, in fact, a manual of spiritual development. So explains theosophist James M. Pryse in this 1919 work, which seeks to uncover the hidden significance of the most misunderstood section of the Bible and reinterpret it from a modern theosophical perspective, uncovering its esoteric relationship to other ancient texts, including the Upanishads. Pryse offers a new translation of the Apocalypse based upon undisputed meanings of the original Greek text and comments on it on a verse-by-verse basis to bring to light startling new meaning in a work that many readers will have believed fully explored. Students of comparative mythology, ancient religion, and the Bible will find this an intriguing read. American journalist JAMES MORGAN PRYSE JR. (1859-1942) helped found the Gnostic Society in Los Angeles in 1925. He is also the author of Sermon on the Mount and Other Extracts from the New Testament (1899) and Reincarnation in the New Testament (1900), among other works.

For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams' interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover.

The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as they leave their little house on the prairie and travel in their covered wagon to Minnesota. Here they settle in a little house made of sod beside the banks of beautiful Plum Creek. Soon Pa builds a wonderful new little house with real glass windows and a hinged door. Laura and her sister Mary go to school, help with the chores, and fish in the creek. At night everyone listens to the merry music of Pa's fiddle. Misfortunes come in the form of a grasshopper plague and a terrible blizzard, but the pioneer family works hard together to overcome these troubles.

And so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier past and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

Hierdie reeks, wat in Suid-Afrikaanse klaskamers uitgetoets is, en die Hersiene Nasionale Kurrikulum ten volle dek, stel leerders in staat om hul kreatiwiteit deur selfuitdrukking te ontwikkel.

Oxford in search of social sciences is a challenging and interactive course providing learners with exciting opportunities to discover and interpret aspects of human society. Quality maps, illustrations, and sources stimulate learners interest, bringing history and geography to life.

Oxford successful social sciences is a ground-breaking new course developed for the RNCS. The course examines the relationship between people, and between people and their environment, promoting enquiry, interaction and independent reasoning.

Understanding social science's has been developed to meet the requirements of the revised national curriculum statement for the social sciences. Features of understanding social sciences include the following: skills, knowledge and values are built through carefully structured group, pair and individual activities; integration with other learning areas is provided for in a variety of activities; the 'Did you know?' feature offers learners an opportunity to discover and explore interesting facts and issues in the world around them; case studies encourage learners to connect social concepts with the real world; assessment pages make it possible for both teachers and assessment support for teachers.

Geography is a course of four modules designed to prepare students for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and HIGCSE (Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education) or similar examinations. The modules have been developed for the Cambridge Open Learning Project (COLP) by authors in Southern Africa and the UK, and provide access to quality education for students in the regions.

Developed with direct input from some of the world's major charities, these eye-catching titles introduce the purpose and work of some of the most famous charitable groups on the planet. On topics such as the environment, animal conservation and humanitarian work, we have worked to look in-depth at the history, mission statements and valuable work of activists, workers, educators, and volunteers saving and changing lives around the world today. Young readers can learn how to get involved, from starting conversations to raising money and awareness of these incredible organizations.

Chief Powhatan had thirty children, but Princess Pocahontas was his favorite. Young readers will thrill to the story of how Pocahontas saved Captain John Smith of Jamestown from execution by her tribe and became an American heroine. With evocative color illustrations by Shelly Hehenberger, this is the true story.

"'La frontera'...I heard it for the first time back in the late 1940s when Papa and Mama told me and Roberto, my older brother, that someday we would take a long trip north, cross la frontera, enter California, and leave our poverty behind." So begins this honest and powerful account of a family's journey to the fields of California -- to a life of constant moving, from strawberry fields to cotton fields, from tent cities to one-room shacks, from picking grapes to topping carrots and thinning lettuce. Seen through the eyes of a boy who longs for an education and the right to call one palce home, this is a story of survival, faith, and hope. It is a journey that will open readers' hearts and minds.