French Jesuit missionary, Father Sebastien Rale S.J. (1657-1724) arrived in Quebec, Canada. He quickly learned the native languages and started his dictionary for his school at his assignment in Maine among the Wabanaki people of the Norridgewock Tribe. He constructed a Church and the first school at the tribal home near the Kennebec River. The people quickly learned English and were able to read and understand the English way of handling treaties. More of their land was being taken for the natural forests, trees, wildlife and seafood. Shipbuilding along the coasts produced ships for England. The Massachusetts Bay Colony wanted Father Rale out of their way, so attacks happened several times. With a bounty of silver on his head, Father Rale and his people were attacked by the English soldiers. During the final attack resulting in the death of many tribal families, Father Rale was massacred on August 23, 1724.
The book is about the earliest American history that happened in what is now the state of Maine. The Indian people were owners of the land that the French and English Kings wanted. The conflict ended with the massacre of the Norridgewock tribe and their priest, Fr. Sebastien Rale, S.J. on August 23, 1724.
From the warm smell of freshly-baked gingerbread to the sweet scent of sachets, fill every room with enticing fragrance. Follow the seasonal suggestions for scents heady or delicate--including candles, flowers, foods, and more. And, the exquisite photos are as pleasing to your eyes as the fragrances are to your nose!
In 1893, the United States Postal Service issued the first stamp featuring a woman, Queen Isabella I. Fourteen years later a stamp was issued bearing Martha Washington's likeness, making her the first American woman so honored. From here, this volume examines more than 200 stamps honoring or commemorating women and women's rights"--Provided by publisher.
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Create your own model house, with furniture and a family! Every part of Ellen Giggenbach's innovative model book, including the cover, can be used to create your very own play-house! With over 40 separate models, including walls, doors, furniture, pets, vehicles and a family, you can move your family into their new home, then have friends over or see what naughtiness the family pets get up to! You decide the story with this inspirational model kit, designed to awaken the storyteller inside all kids (even grown-up ones). AGES: 4+ AUTHOR: Ellen Giggenbach was born in Bavaria, Germany and feels that her German heritage adds an element of folk art to her work. Using old stationery, wallpaper and fabric, Ellen creates each of her unashamedly decorative and joyful collages by hand. SELLING POINTS: * Whole book, including the cover, cleverly transforms into a play-house * Easy-to-follow instructions let you create over 40 separate models * Inspirational story ideas and suggestions for innovative ways to record them galvanise children's innate story-making skills * Beautiful hand-cut collage artwork brings the whole farm to life 12pp gatefolds, ribbon tie, 2 die-cut gatefolds ***NOVELTY TITLE***
An all-girls vampire camping trip turns deadly when a sasquatch hunter is accidentally killed.All Esma Siban wants this summer is to stay out of her stepmother's way. When her stepsister, Morgan, suggests a road trip to Oregon to visit a friend from high school, Esma jumps on the idea. A camping trip sounds like the perfect way to help Esma recover from breaking up with her boyfriend. But when Esma and Morgan encounter a stalker, Esma's fangs come out. The death of a Sasquatch hunter wasn't on their itinerary. A terrified Esma is unsure what to do next, so she texts her ex-boyfriend for help.Chase Wheeler feels like the biggest fool on the football team. The entire time he was dating Esma, he had no idea she was a vampire. In high school Chase did exactly what Esma told him to. He let Esma plan their dates, pick his wardrobe, and even pack his lunches. Now Chase has a month left before he starts college to forget the girl who froze his heart.When Chase lands an internship on the popular radio talk show Fred Head, he finds his voice and charts a future that doesn't involve domineering girlfriends. But all it takes is one text from Esma and Chase runs back to her waiting arms. Chase finds the courage to tell Esma that he's through with being bossed around right when Esma realizes that she desperately needs Chase's input. The only way home from this camping trip is to be bitten or smitten.
The animals all sense that a storm is coming. Two by two they make their way to the one place they will be safe. Recounted by the Dove of Peace, this is the story of Noahs Ark, as experienced by the animalsof how prey and predator were thrown together and how a new world began. Maggie Kneens dramatic illustrations perfectly complement this lyrical retelling of one of the worlds oldest and most cherished stories. With lavish embossed illustrations and depictions throughout, Two by Two is destined to be a favourite bedtime story and celebrated gift.
Text, maps, and mazes follow the journeys of ten explorers, including Leif Erikson, Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, David Livingstone, and Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin.
The In a Weekend series combines practical and inspirational elements in an attempt to show home-makers that it is possible to succeed with home projects in a weekend. This title contains 12 to 15 projects for the kitchen. The step-by-step instructions are supplemented by photographs.
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