See Dick run. See Jane skip. See Dick and Jane and all the gang introduce a whole new generation to the joys of reading via these hard-covered classics. A staple in schools in the 1950s and '60s, these renowned readers are filled with the same short upbeat stories, easy-to-follow vocabulary, and warm illustrations you remember. And what's best, they make learning to read fun.

McGuffey's Readers and Speller

These were the books from which children learned to read and write in the 1800s and 1900s. They are still wonder-filled sources of adventures, stories, fables, and poems. Seven hardcover volumes filled with the beautiful writings of literary giants such as Byron, Whittier, Irving, Lamb, and Defoe, with wonderful woodcuts and pen-and-ink illustrations.

When we were kids and it was too nasty to go outside and play - Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie Bobbsey were always on hand to entertain us with one of their captivating mysteries. Well, the Bobbsey twins are back and entertaining as ever in these classics from the 1960s. Six-volume hardcover collection includes The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport, Adventures in the Country, The Secret at the Seashore, Mystery at School, The Bobsey Twins and the Mystery at Snow Lodge, and The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat.

The American Boys and Girls Hand Book

These 19th century activity manuals will challenge your youngsters' imaginations and keep them productively occupied for hours.

The American Boys Handy Book includes instructions for making the necessities such as kites, fishing poles, boats and theatrical costumes, how to stock an aquarium, train a dog, camping skills and more!

The American Girls Handy Book offers instruction on lady like activities such as fancy needlework, hand made dolls, china painting, painting in oils, preserving wild flowers and much more.

Uncle Wiggily has been entertaining and teaching children since 1910, when Howard Garis first wrote about this cheerful rabbit gentleman with an uncanny knack for setting things right. Now another generation can meet the children and animals of Uncle Wiggily's world, and share their adventures.