Old Fashioned History for Modern Readers
The Old Fashioned School Books are a series of new readers compiled of selections from a large collection of antique American public school readers spanning from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. These selections are representative of the older ideology of American public education, featuring traditional Christian faith and moral values, patriotism, and the historical context of the American nation. They are also wonderful illustrations of a time when there were no cell phones or televisions, when steam locomotives and telegraphs were hard-won and exciting new inventions—or not around at all.
While the time periods of these stories are much different than today, these stories delight with adventure, suspense, and courageous characters, showing off our nation's rich history. Learn from witty and wise Benjamin Franklin, journey with George Washington and Abe Lincoln, recover the lost Atlantic cable, save a kingdom with Helena of Britain, escape from dusky wolves, enjoy the rhythm of words in poetry, and much more.
Readers are designed to build historical knowledge, thinking skills, reading skills and vocabulary, as well as develop good moral character. The Third Reader corresponds to the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade range.
