Landmark Book Series
The first book in the Landmark series was published in 1952, long before you were born. "Gettysburg," is an exciting book. On the morning of July 1, 1863, people in the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, awoke to find grey-clad soldiers marching through their town. This frightened them very much. They knew a battle was coming because the Union soldiers, who wore blue, were just south of Gettysburg. When the Confederate and Union soldiers met, guns fired and cannons boomed. For three long days the battle went on. Thousands of men died in the fields around Gettysburg. This book tells the story of the men and women who heard and saw one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. This book is published by Random House. It's for kids age 9 to 12. ISBN # 0394891813. Author: McKindlay Kantor.
Book two in the series is, "The Pioneers Go West," by George R. Stewart. The book tells the story of 17-year-old Moses Schallenberger, who dreams of going to California. Moses joins a wagon train. Though nobody had ever reached California by wagon train before, Moses and fifty other people are determined to overcome the obstacles and reach California safely. Moses and his friends are the first people ever to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains by wagon. This book is filled with adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Publisher: Random House. Ages 9 to 12. ISBN: 0394891805
"Meet George Washington," by George R. Stewart is the third book of the series. The book tells of George Washington's life in the English Colony of Virginia. Young George is well-liked and respected by the people in the community. As he grows older, George realizes that the American Colonies are being taken advantage of by the English. George sets out to get fair treatment for the colonies and when they declare their independence, George is chosen as their leader. When the American Revolution breaks out, George is made a general. The colonies win their freedom and George becomes the first President of the United States. A great read for kids age 9 to 12. Published by Random House. ISBN: 0375803971
"Meet Abraham Lincoln" by Barbara Cary is for children age 4 to 8. It tells of Lincoln's life and how he hated slavery. He believed that everyone was created equal. Though Lincoln had little education, he became a lawyer. He continued to fight for equality until he became the 16th President of the United States and ended slavery forever. This is a book for children who are interested in history and the people that made America great. Published by Random House. ISBN: 0375803963
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