BOOK DESCRIPTIONS

The Old Car Trip recounts a 1931 trip from Michigan to Tennessee in an old Dodge. Cars weren't as dependable then, and adventures hit one after another!


 

Cotton-picking time on Grandpa's farm in Tennessee revolved around The Cotton Gin. It's hard work! You'll never again take cotton for granted.


 

You never know what you'll find on The Old Farm. Gain a new appreciation for doing things the old-fashioned way.


 

The Iceman will tell you just how they got the ice delivered and what your grandparents did with it once it was there. A cool story indeed.


 

Ice Fishing, anyone? The greatness of the Michigan winter comes alive in the telling.


 

Everyone talks about The Milkman, but do you know how he did his work really? Find out with this classic description.


 

The book "'bout Railroads" tells the story of young Burt, a strapping teenager, who fills in as fireman on a big steam locomotive for an injured relative. His exciting adventure in learning all about railroads, as fireman, and the saving of a terrible train accident is must reading.

Illustrations by ... Chris Mason and Gretchen Kenny