When I was in school, I never really cared for History class.  Most of our homework required reading the textbook and, although I LOVED to read, I found our history texts to be terribly boring!  When we had our boys, I was so excited to learn about Charlotte Mason's ideas of using living books to teach children.  This opened up a whole new world to me.  Now I love history.  I can't get enough historical fiction or biographies!

If you enjoy historical fiction, then you'll enjoy today's midweek markdown.  Today we are offering the E-Book, Father's Birthday and the Great Chicago Fire by Gail Kappenman of Kap and  Pen Publications for only $1. 

Did you know that the Great Chicago Fire occurred in October, 1871?  It did.  And Kap & Pen's book chronicling events that took place during the Great Chicago Fire will provide you with lots of information you didn't already know about this tragic event in American History.  Loosely based on the author's great-grandfather, Father's Birthday and the Great Chicago Fire tells of William and his family who are living in Chicago in October, 1871.  Not only are they in the city during the fire, but they are also part of the clean-up and restoration after the fire.  I learned things about the occurences surrounding this fire, just from reading the synopsis of the book!

And this book isn't just about the fire.  There are many other things to be learned just from conversations you get to "hear" while reading about William's family.  Subjects such as marbles, the history of chess, and D.L. Moody are mentioned in Father's Birthday and the Great Chicago Fire.

So, pick up your copy today.  You will not only enjoy the text, but also the pen and ink illstrations in this 73 page book.  For $1, you can add to your history study in immeasurable ways!

E-Book: Father's Birthday and the Great Chicago Fire

Regular Price:  $3.95

Sale Price:  $1.00

October 14, 2009 only