William J Bennett

Unveils the heart and life of the man who inspired the modern-day version of Santa Claus, in a story about Saint Nicholas's selfless giving, due to his devotion to God, in third-century Turkey.

The authors present information needed to prepare children for kindergarten and "a state-of-the-art curriculum from kindergarten through eighth grade ... to monitor what is and isn't being taught in your school."--Jacket.

In The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into three hundred sixty-five entries-one for each day of the year. Fascinating in its detail and singular in its grasp of the big themes, Bennett's Almanac will make anyone a fan of history, assembling even some of the most obscure details.

Well-known works including fables, folklore, fiction, drama, and more, by such authors as Aesop, Dickens, Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Baldwin, are presented to teach virtues, including compassion, courage, honesty, friendship, and faith.

Several stories that tell and illustrate courage, responsibility, and perseverance.

A collection of stories and poems presented to teach virtues, including compassion, courage, honesty, friendship, and faith.

Presents stories of significant events and people in American history, patriotic songs, and American folk tales and poems.

A selection of fictional and non-fiction stories, folktales, poems, and prayers that emphasize the importance of family and home.