Most Popular Books by C. Holling

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Holling C. Holling was born in Jackson County, Michigan and his wife, Lucille Holling was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. The two met at the Art Institute of Chicago and were married in 1925. Holling also worked in taxidermy at the Field Museum of National History in Chicago. He believed that children''s literature should be both entertaining and educational. The Hollings traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada and were knowledgeable naturalists, well-educated historians, talented artists and writers. Their work reflected much of the firsthand knowledge they gained in their travels. The book of Indians was written to introduce children to the different "types of Indians living in different kinds of country," and is divided geographically among People of the Forests and Lakes, the Plains, the Deserts and Mesas, and the Rivers and the Seas. Specific tribes are not mentioned but instead a study of life in geographical regions. The main character is a fictional child, giving a living history of their story, thus making this a "living book." A glossary of thirty-one words is provided to aid children and pre-teens to become more familiar with terms of the book.There are no derogatory terms or attitudes toward the Native American cultures but just an engaging story children can become engaged in giving a rich educational environment. This beautiful reproduction has preserved the original artwork in full color lending to the authors'' original intent and artistic mastery.

A snapping turtle has many adventures and learns many strange facts as she travels the length of the Mississippi River

Youngsters learn fundamental points of geography in this tale of Paddle-to-the-Sea, a figurine of a little person in a canoe carved by an Indian boy to follow his course through different waterways to the ocean

Contains short stories about the experiences of several generations of a seafaring family and their good luck charm.