wilder, laura ingalls

Examines the nature and significance of social justice themes for a number of well-known American authors over the last two hundred years.

Chronicles the adventures of the Ingalls family as they stake their claim to a rugged parcel of land on the Kansas prairie. Their exciting journey brings them face-to-face with mysterious Indians, wild animals and their peculiar new neighbors.

Laura Ingalls travels with her family from the big woods of Wisconsin to the prairies of Kansas, where they build a house, meet neighboring Native Americans, and face the challenges of frontier life.

A cold snap late in winter allows a pioneer girl and her family to enjoy the rich sugar candy made from maple tree sap.

After a long and somber Sunday, a little pioneer girl celebrates her fifth birthday in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.

A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors.

A life on the prairie is not all its cracked up to be for one girl whose mom takes her love of the Little House series just a bit too far.

An historical biography of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, using unpublished manuscripts, letter, diaries, and land and financial records to fill in the gaps not covered in her "Prairie" books.

Focuses on the author of the beloved Little House on the Prairie series, and the exciting pioneer childhood that was the inspiration for her books.

"A biography of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is best known for her "Little House" books, plus a chapter of creative writing tips. Find out more about this remarkable writer and the entertaining and unforgettable characters she created. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more" -- Provided by publisher.