These Happy Golden Years

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062484109

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These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but she knows that her earnings can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. Only one thing gets her through the lonely weeks—every weekend, Almanzo Wilder arrives at the school to take Laura home for a visit. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and Almanzo. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781479450459

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Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

"Little House on the Prairie" is an autobiographical children's novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder, published in 1935] It was the third novel published in the Little House series, continuing the story of the first, Little House in the Big Woods (1932), but not directly related to the second, Farmer Boy (1933). It chronicles the months the Ingalls spent on the Kansas prairie around the town of Independence.

Author : Annette Whipple
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781641601696

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The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion by Annette Whipple Pdf

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062484116

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The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

The ninth and final book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams’s classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a young pioneer wife now, and must work hard with Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie. Soon their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family must face the hardships and triumphs encountered by so many American pioneers. And so Laura Ingalls Wilder's adventure as a little pioneer girl ends, and her new life as a pioneer wife and mother begins. The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780060581855

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The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

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 Pa, Ma, Laura, Mary, Carrie, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little House books.

Author : Barbara M. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1979-09-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN : UOM:39015002260860

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The Little House Cookbook by Barbara M. Walker Pdf

Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up on the prairie, where food was something one worked for, cooking was a big part of daily life, and mealtime was a chance to gather with family and give thanks. By watching Pa hunt and farm and by helping Ma prepare the food, Laura learned the pleasures that come from a family working together. Laura also experienced the joy that comes from sharing food, made with love and care, with family and friends. Here are over 100 unique recipes celebrating the foods and cooking techniques of Laura's pioneer childhood. Taken from dishes described in the beloved Little House books, these recipes were carefully researched by Barbara M. Walker and tested in her own kitchen. From pancake men and pumpkin pie to vanity cakes and ice cream, these recipes give adults and children alike the chance to experience a taste of Laura's childhood, reminding us of the connection between the food on the table and the work involved in getting it there. Notable Children’s Books of 1979 (ALA) Best Books of 1979 (SLJ) Notable 1979 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress) 1980 Western Heritage Award

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1941813097

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Pioneer Girl by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

"A side-by-side textual comparison of the three surviving typescript revisions of "Pioneer Girl" that uses the texts themselves to draw inferences about Laura Ingalls Wilder's authorial and Rose Wilder Lane's editorial processes and intentions, as well as about the working relationship between the two women during their attempts to market "Pioneer Girl" as adult nonfiction, prior to the publication of Wilder's Little House novels that are based on these original manuscripts"--

Author : Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467701716

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Laura Ingalls Wilder by Ginger Wadsworth Pdf

Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up listening to her Pa's fascinating tales about living on the prairies, in the woods, and on the plains. When she was 65 years old, Laura began to write down her most treasured memories and tales from her youth. Children of all ages have come to love and treasure the books that resulted. Enter the fascinating world of the little girl who once lived in a little house on the prairie.

Author : Wendy McClure
Publisher : Riverhead Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594485688

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The Wilder Life by Wendy McClure Pdf

A pioneer pilgrimage, a tribute to Laura Ingalls Wilder, and a hilarious account of butter-churning obsession will make this a sure favorite.

Author : Marie Tschopp
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Blind
ISBN : 1545241899

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Mary Ingalls by Marie Tschopp Pdf

At the young age of fourteen, Mary Ingalls suffered an illness, causing her to lose her eyesight. Despite this trauma, Mary-the famous older sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is best known for her children's book series-led a remarkable life. Mary Ingalls-the College Years explores the young adult life of the oldest Ingalls sister, following her years spent at the Iowa College for the Blind. Readers learn of the subjects Mary studied, Mary's academic performance, her success after graduation, and the sacrifices the Ingalls family made for their eldest daughter's education. Additionally, readers are introduced to the history, development, and controversy surrounding one of America's earliest schools for the blind. In this book-decorated with never-before-published archived photos-celebrated storyteller, historical performer, and author Marie Tschopp paints a historically accurate picture of Mary Ingalls's life as a student. Fans of Ingalls Wilder's beloved novels will enjoy this captivating biography that explores the real life of Mary Ingalls.

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : James Clarke & Co.
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0718819764

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The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

During their first four years of marriage, Laura and Almanzo Wilder have a child and fight a losing battle in their attempts to succeed at farming on the South Dakota prairie. The story of their journey from South Dakota to Mansefield, Missouri five years later is told in an epilogue written by their daughter.

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0064420604

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Laura & Nellie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

Laura tries to get even with Nellie, the meanest girl in school.

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062484093

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Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

The seventh book in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams’s classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. With spring comes a new job for Laura, town parties, and more time to spend with Almanzo Wilder. Laura also tries to help Pa and Ma save money so that Mary is able to go to a college for the blind. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura’s own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.

Author : Bella V Dodd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1621382923

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School of Darkness by Bella V Dodd Pdf

Author : Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780060885403

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On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder Pdf

Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers.