Books published by publisher Emerald Books

Written for readers age 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults! Whether masterminding strategy and fighting on the front lines to secure Allied victory in World War I and World War II, or guiding war-torn nations to recovery in peacetime, five-star General Douglas MacArthur faced every challenge with unwavering courage and resolve. The general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U.S. forces in Asia. Remembered especially for directing the fight against Japanese expansion during WWII and later governing the defeated Japanese people with grace and wisdom, General MacArthur won the respect of millions, both allies and enemies.

"The mainsail cracked above them in the ferocious wind as a group of red-faced men descended on John. 'You have brought a curse on us. Overboard with you,' one of the men yelled. A chorus of cheers went up. It was the last sound John heard before he was dumped over the side of the ship and engulfed by the dark, roiling ocean." Thrown overboard, enslaved by the Turks, captured by pirates, rescued by a princess -- the story of Englishman John Smith (1580-1631) would seem unbelievable were it fiction. Young John first sought adventure in Europe, traveling as far as Russia and distinguishing himself in the wars that raged across the Old World. But John Smith's real passion was for the New World, and in 1607 he sailed to North America with the men who would establish the first lasting British settlement -- Jamestown. There he fought level-headedly for the policies that would enable the fragile community to survive starvation, disease, and deadly attacks to become a foothold in the New World.

Written for readers age 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults!"David's father stood beside the stone chimney and spoke to his son. 'It's time to grow up, lad,' he said. 'Mr. Siler has hired you to go to Virginia with him. He's run ragged trying to keep the cattle with him, and he needs a young 'un with strong legs and keen eyes to help him out. Better hitch the wagon and say your good-byes.'"Growing up in Greene County, Tennessee, Davy Crockett's education came from the toil of hard labor. Working as a farm hand and wagon driver, he learned about the people and the land of the West -- and he was captivated. The untamed wilderness, the sound of wild animals, and the roar of the river would be his destiny.One of America's best-known folk heroes, Crockett served as a frontiersman, a scout, a soldier, and a politician in the U.S. Congress. He died defending the Alamo, a steadfast citizen and heroic leader to the very end.

Written for ages 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults!"As Ben experimented, people peppered him with questions about electricity. Distracted, Ben was still holding the ends of two bare wires when the other ends touched the Leyden jars. A massive charge knocked him to the ground. When he clambered to his feet, he had to admit that his guests appeared to have enjoyed watching him get electrocuted."Benjamin Franklin's life never lacked excitement and intrigue. As a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and American statesman, this spirited Philadelphia resident continually sought to improve himself and the world he lived in.A key founding father, Franklin was the only an to sign all give of the most important documents upon which the United States was built. He also served the colonies and young nation in England and France, where he was greatly admired and regarded as a genius. Today Benjamin Franklin's wisdom and influence still reverberate through literature, science, politics, and society.

Inside these pages, you will find step-by-step instructions for a mobile broiler chicken shelter for pastured poultry that is used by farmers and homesteaders all over the country. Raising chickens on grass provides them with a healthy lifestyle and a delicious flavor. You can raise just enough of them to feed your family or scale up to include pastured poultry as a profitable part of your farm business. John Suscovich has raised thousands of chickens using these mobile shelters, a main enterprise on his farm in Connecticut. These chicken tractors were created using the best elements from other designs. They are easy to move and provide a good life for the chickens. With a little bit of creativity, they can also be modified for seasonal egg-layer housing, rabbits, ducks and forts for your kids. Not only does this book contain the plans and supply list to build your first chicken tractor, but it gives you some insight into how to use it and what mindset you should have if you are to become a happy and successful farmer. John also walks you through the light carpentry skills you need to build these chicken tractors and teaches you the most commonly used knots on a farm. You may learn these skills for this project, but you’ll be able to apply them on your farm for years to come.

"Betsy felt her heart lurch. Just over a mile from where she stood, women and children existed in conditions more deplorable than the slums she routinely visited. Why hadn't she investigated this before? Without a second thought, she said, 'Something must be done immediately for those poor, suffering children. I will go to them tomorrow.'"Exposed to the horrendous living conditions of women prisoners and their children, Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) pledged to improve the lives of society's most desperate people -- something no one else dared to do.Telling doubters, "If I don't, who will?" Betsy became one of England's greatest reformers and one of the nineteenth century's most beloved people. Guided by her Quaker values, she led efforts in education and literacy, prison reform, and -- together with figures such as William Wilberforce and Thomas Fowell Buxton -- the abolition of slavery. Elizabeth Fry insisted on justice and forever changed the way human beings treat one another.

Ben thought about the strange course of events that had led him to this point in his life. He had considered being a lawyer but had ended up becoming a doctor, and now he was also a politician and member of the Continental Congress. Ben had never thought of working with the army. But for now, that was what he was doing. He wondered if he too might be called to die for the new country they were trying to forge.Filled with intelligence and devotion, Benjamin Rush eagerly took up numerous roles as a physician, surgeon general in the army, politician, educator, and writer. A signer of the Declaration of Independence and close friend of John Adams, he made lasting contributions to American society.Born in Pennsylvania, Rush studied medicine with some of the greatest doctors in America and Europe. He was outspoken about improving the conditions and treatment of wounded soldiers and was a lifelong champion of medical care for the poor and freedom for slaves, becoming one of the greatest American physicians and social reformers in history.

Designed for students of a variety of ages, abilities, and learning styles, this unique collection of reproducible hand-drawn maps, worksheets, and activities brings a wealth of learning opportunities to your classroom or homeschool. Through hands-on mapping projects and other creative activites, students explore the fifty fascinating states of the Union and learn about Washington, D.C., U.S. territories, and the United States as a whole. Fully flexible, Maps of the United States is designed so that you can use it as a workbook for one student or duplicate the activities of your choice for classroom or family use. In addition to more than sixty reproducible student pages, Maps of the United States contains many mapping activities for exploring both the historical and contemporary United States, a multitude of other student explorations and conceptual social-studies exercises from which you can choose, and an appendix featuring print and online resources. *Excellent companion to Heroes of History biographies.*Over 50 outline maps drawn in historical map style*Geographic highlights for each state*Study questions*Reproducible maps

"In the gloom of the ship's oil lights, Ernest saw that the blizzard had broken up the ice plain. Huge, jagged ice slabs jutted into the air around the Endurance, jostling and scraping together. Great drifts of windblown snow had piled up behind them. Alone in the polar darkness, on a ship coated and locked in ice, the explorers waited."As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.Known for prizing loyalty, leadership, and skill without regard for rank or social class -- and for bringing men back alive -- Shackleton completed three death-defying Antarctic journeys. Called the Boss by his crew and Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton by the king, the Anglo-Irish explorer counted it all part of life's grand adventure.

Expanding on the Heroes of History for Young Readers series, the new Heroes of History for Young Readers series presents the captivating true stories of great historical figures who changed the course of history. Now preschoolers through third graders can learn about history from vivid illustrations and fun, informative, rhyming text.Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), along with William Clark, journeyed across North America, overcoming great obstacles to reach the vast Pacific Ocean.

Give the gift of five of the best-written biographies available! Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.Books 11-15 Gift Set includes:Benjamin Franklin: Live WireChristopher Columbus: Across the Ocean SeaLaura Ingalls Wilder: A Storybook LifeDouglas MacArthur: What Greater HonorCaptain John Smith: A Foothold in the New World

Rhyming, hardcover picture books all ages will treasure! Introduce young children to the exciting true stories of heroes of history! Laura and her family rode by wagon one cold day. The new home they were moving to was very far away. Two horses pulled their wagon through large lakes of ice and snow before there were such things as cars, a long, long time ago. When her family settled in Plum Creek far away from their previous home, new adventures, dramatic landscapes, and extreme weather awaited Laura Ingalls Wilder. Growing up to be a teacher, farmer's wife, and storyteller, Laura lived through one of the most exciting times in American history. Through her beloved books, including Little House on the Prairie, she captured the pioneering life for millions of readers and many generations to come. Now Heroes of History for Young Readers makes Laura Ingalls Wilder's remarkable story available in this picture book all ages will treasure.(1867-1957). Whether reading for themselves or being read to, children love the captivating rhyming poems and unforgettable color illustrations of the Heroes of History for Young Readers series. Pages: 32 (hardcover, fully illustrated) Ages: 5-10