Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare.

Describes the development of a tadpole into a frog.

Sofia and her cousins are making a piñata for their grandmother's birthday party, but when Bella the cat gets involved chaos ensues.

Describes a day in the life of a fire fighter.

Describes the nearly disastrous encounter of a spear-fisherman with a shark off the coast of Australia. --

"Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals--sheep! This title is informative--telling readers what sheep eat, what they look like, and how we use sheep products every day."--Publisher's website.

"Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals--chickens! This title is informative--telling readers what chickens eat, what they look like, and how we use chicken products every day."--Publisher's website.

Resting one night on a boat on the River Thames, Charlie Marlow tells his friends about his experiences as a steamboat captain on the River Congo. There, in the heart of Africa, his search for the extraordinary Mr. Kurtz caused him to question his own nature and values-- and the nature and values of his society.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of birds.

Some children have parents who serve in the miltary.