Books with author Helen Boyd Higgins

The adult accomplishments of this Founding Father, architect of the Constitution and first Secretary of the Treasury are legendary, and in this latest offering, children meet the young ''Alec'' growing up in the Caribbean as he dreams of visiting the land called America. Accompanied by his parrot, Hurry-Up, and his companion, Poleon, Alec's tranquil days are filled with the books he loves and visits to the waterfront to greet the large ships arriving from Europe - until his uncle insists that Alec fit riding lessons into his schedule. Children will identify with Alec's struggle to overcome his fear of horses and cheer at his courage as he narrowly escapes a violent hurricane while on horseback, all while keeping his eye on the prize - school in America. Featured sections and fun facts explain what happened next and when Alexander Hamilton lived, providing young readers with a snapshot of the leader's entire life.

Share the childhood adventures of the young girl from Savannah, Georgia, who would grow up to found the Girl Scouts(r). “Daisy” Gordon would rather climb a tree and ride a horse than learn to dance and sew. “There's not one thing I can't do that boys can,” said Daisy, and the organization she created years later proved her words. Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate. “The Young Patriots Series would make a popular and much appreciated addition to any personal, school or community library biography collection for young readers.” -- Midwest Book Review Helen Boyd Higgins (1892-1971) was born in Columbus, Indiana and wrote numerous children's books including biographies of Stephen Foster, Noah Webster, and Walter Reed.