The Bashful Beggar sculpture is an Austrian design. It depicts a veiled woman with her children begging.

Bashful Beggar Sculpture

The Bashful Beggar sculpture is an Austrian design. It depicts a veiled woman with her children begging.

Grimbard the badger (Reynard's nephew) greets Reynard the Fox, Ermelin his wife, and his two children, Rossel and Reynardine.

Reynard the Fox: Reynard's Family

Grimbard the badger (Reynard's nephew) greets Reynard the Fox, Ermelin his wife, and his two children,…

Loki goes into Asgard with his daughter, Hela, and his pets, Jormundgand the serpent, and Fenris the wolf. The people of Asgard are afraid of Hela because one side of her body was black and one side was white. They were also afraid of the wolf and the serpent and had various plans to get rid of Hela, Jormundgand, and Fenris.

Loki and his Pets

Loki goes into Asgard with his daughter, Hela, and his pets, Jormundgand the serpent, and Fenris the…

Thor, Loki, and two children, Thialfi and Roska travel to Giant Land where they find what they think is a house. They sleep in the largest room. When they wake up, the sun's light shows that they were sleeping in the thumb of a giant's glove.

Sleeping in the Giant's Glove

Thor, Loki, and two children, Thialfi and Roska travel to Giant Land where they find what they think…

In Norse mythology, Mani drives the moon chariot at night. He finds a boy and a girl carrying a pail of water. He takes them for a ride in his chariot.

Children in the Moon

In Norse mythology, Mani drives the moon chariot at night. He finds a boy and a girl carrying a pail…

An illustration of a young boy wearing a head covering and holding a blow dart gun.

Young Boy with Blow Dart Gun

An illustration of a young boy wearing a head covering and holding a blow dart gun.

An illustration of a group of adults and children standing near two windmills.

Group of Adults & Children Standing Near Windmills

An illustration of a group of adults and children standing near two windmills.

An illustration of two young girls in fancy dresses and large hats.

Two Girls in Fancy Dresses

An illustration of two young girls in fancy dresses and large hats.

An illustration of two girls wearing bonnets and walking outdoors.

Two Girls Walking with Bonnets

An illustration of two girls wearing bonnets and walking outdoors.

An illustration of a group of kids forming a parade to vacationland.

Parade of Children to Vacationland

An illustration of a group of kids forming a parade to vacationland.

An illustration of two boys with golf bags over their shoulders.

Two Boys with Golf Bags

An illustration of two boys with golf bags over their shoulders.

An illustration of a garden banner with two girls on swings.

Garden Banner with Girls on Swings

An illustration of a garden banner with two girls on swings.

An illustration of four children playing "London Bridge is Falling Down".

Four Children Playing "London Bridge is Falling Down"

An illustration of four children playing "London Bridge is Falling Down".

An illustration of a boy and girl holding hands.

Boy & Girl Holding Hands

An illustration of a boy and girl holding hands.

An illustration of a group of adults and children standing in front of a wind powered ship.

Group Standing in Front of Ship

An illustration of a group of adults and children standing in front of a wind powered ship.

A pictorial banner illustrated with a storyteller telling a story to three young children.

Storyteller Telling Story to Children

A pictorial banner illustrated with a storyteller telling a story to three young children.

An illustration of a mother dragon caring for her baby dragons.

Mother Dragon with Baby Dragons

An illustration of a mother dragon caring for her baby dragons.

An illustration of a mother and father cat talking near baby cats in a bassinet.

Mother & Father Cats Talking Near Baby Cats

An illustration of a mother and father cat talking near baby cats in a bassinet.

An illustration of young children feeding a flock of geese.

Children Feeding Geese

An illustration of young children feeding a flock of geese.

An illustration of a mother and two children sitting at a dinner table with a large turkey in front of them.

Mother & Children at Table with Turkey

An illustration of a mother and two children sitting at a dinner table with a large turkey in front…

An illustration of a parade of children in costumes.

Parade of Children in Costumes

An illustration of a parade of children in costumes.

An illustration of two children, one standing and one resting on its knees, looking at an intricately carved box.

Children Looking at a Large Box

An illustration of two children, one standing and one resting on its knees, looking at an intricately…

An illustration of a group of adults and children, standing together in a group talking.

Group of Adults & Children Talking

An illustration of a group of adults and children, standing together in a group talking.

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The bottom of the page is a girl sleeping on a basket of flowers.

Children and Flowers Border

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The…

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes. It is a children's book that was written by George Macdonald in 1857. It is a fantasy about a boy named diamond and his adventures with the lady north wind.

At the Back of the North Wind

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes.…

The Sleeping Beauty is an illustration of the story that was created by English artist Walter Crane in 1882. It is part of the "Household Stories" by the Grimm's fairy tales. It shows the prince about to kiss sleeping beauty.

The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty is an illustration of the story that was created by English artist Walter Crane…

The Cherry Festival is a pen drawing by artist Gertrude M. Bradley. The drawing shows a crowd of children and adults going to a festival.

The Cherry Festival

The Cherry Festival is a pen drawing by artist Gertrude M. Bradley. The drawing shows a crowd of children…

The Crystal Ball is a series of narrative poems written for children. This is an illustration of one of the poems by Mary Sargant Florence in 1894.

The Crystal Ball

The Crystal Ball is a series of narrative poems written for children. This is an illustration of one…

This is a picture of boys and girls modeling early 20th century outfit and dresses.

Boys and Girls Modeling

This is a picture of boys and girls modeling early 20th century outfit and dresses.

This is a drawing of adults and children walking outside in their coats. They are all dressed in early 20th century attire.

Adults and Children

This is a drawing of adults and children walking outside in their coats. They are all dressed in early…

This is a silhouette of a boy and girl walking outside hand in hand. It is a black outline that was designed by children's book illustrator Kate Greenaway.

Silhouette of a Boy and Girl

This is a silhouette of a boy and girl walking outside hand in hand. It is a black outline that was…

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The bottom of the page is a girl sleeping on a basket of flowers.

Children and Flowers Border

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The…

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes. It is a children's book that was written by George Macdonald in 1857. It is a fantasy about a boy named diamond and his adventures with the lady north wind.

From the Back of the North Wind

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes.…

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert Bateman in 1877. It seems to depict a lady standing outside a window where children are looking out of. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the House that was designed by English artist Robert…

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book that was created by English artist Heywood Sumner in 1896. It seems to depict a boy feeding birds while walking down a trail in the woods.

Boy and Birds

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book…

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book that was created by English artist Heywood Sumner in 1896. It seems to depict a family riding in a fast carriage.

Stories for Children

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book…

George Washington, born in Virginia, February 22nd, 1732 was the eldest of five children. He was inquisitive, docile and diligent with a talent for leadership. His first surveying job established his reputation in that field. At nineteen, he was appointed military inspector with the rank of major. He continued for many years of service in his military career finally retiring to private life in 1758. On January 6th, 1759, he married Mrs. Martha Custis, a widow. With the revolution approaching he was commissioned to take command of the army. He leadership skills were to carry him though the years of difficulty ahead. The succesful siege of Yorktown was a victory that put a finish to the war. On the 25th of November, 1783, a peace treaty with Britain was ratified. Once again he retired to private life, spending the next several years devoted to his family and farm. In 1787 he was chosen as president of the convention to revise the federal system held at Philadelphia. With the new constitution about to go into operation, Washington was unanimously chosen as the first president of the United States.

George Washington

George Washington, born in Virginia, February 22nd, 1732 was the eldest of five children. He was inquisitive,…

Robert Fulton, an American engineer and inventor, was the first to establish steam navigation. In 1800 he was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte to design the Nautilus, the first practical submarine in history. In 1806, Fulton married Chancellor Livingston's niece Harriet (who was the daughter of Walter Livingston), and they later had four children: Robert, Julia, Mary and Cornelia.In 1807, Fulton and Livingston together built the first commercial steamboat, the North River Steamboat (later known as the Clermont), which carried passengers between New York City and Albany, New York. The Clermont was able to make the 300 mile trip in 62 hours. From 1811 until his death in 1815, Fulton was a member of the Erie Canal Commission. He is buried in the Trinity Church Cemetery in New York City, alongside other famous Americans such as Alexander Hamilton.

Robert Fulton

Robert Fulton, an American engineer and inventor, was the first to establish steam navigation. In 1800…

This supporting brace for bicycles is also known as training wheels, which are mounted parallel to the rear wheel of a bike. The support brace assists learners until they have developed a usable sense of balance. Typically they are used in teaching very young children

Supporting Brace for Bicycles

This supporting brace for bicycles is also known as training wheels, which are mounted parallel to the…

A tricycle is a three wheeled vehicle, while tricycles are often associated with the small three wheeled vehicles used by pre school age children, they are also used by adults for a variety of purposes. in the United States and Canada, adult sized tricycles are used primarily by older persons for recreation, shopping, and exercise.

Three Wheeled Vehicle

A tricycle is a three wheeled vehicle, while tricycles are often associated with the small three wheeled…

A doll is an object that represents a baby or other human being. Dolls have been around since the dawn of human civilization, and have been fashioned from a vast array of materials, ranging from stone, clay, wood, bone, cloth and paper, to porcelain, china, rubber and plastic.

Female Doll Figure

A doll is an object that represents a baby or other human being. Dolls have been around since the dawn…

This is a simple child's toy, Toys are usually associated with children and pets.

Child's Hoop Toy

This is a simple child's toy, Toys are usually associated with children and pets.

This doll is an object which resembles a human being. Dolls are common toys for both young boys and girls.

Baby Figurine Doll

This doll is an object which resembles a human being. Dolls are common toys for both young boys and…

An illustration of a group of people riding tricycles down the street with other people and children watching.

People Riding Tricycles

An illustration of a group of people riding tricycles down the street with other people and children…

An object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.

Childrens Toy

An object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children…

This is an animal plaything, a children's toy designed for entertainment.

Toy Animal

This is an animal plaything, a children's toy designed for entertainment.

An illustration of three children playing a game where they take turns blowing bubbles down a table towards a small goal.

Bubble Blowing

An illustration of three children playing a game where they take turns blowing bubbles down a table…

An illustration of a little man standing inside of a Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant. The man seems to be a fairy tale figure and he is talking to a group of children.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

An illustration of a little man standing inside of a Jack-in-the-Pulpit plant. The man seems to be a…

This puzzle is based upon one of the Mother Goose rhymes. The pictures represent the last word of the six lines of the verse.

Mother Goose Puzzle

This puzzle is based upon one of the Mother Goose rhymes. The pictures represent the last word of the…

A hanging seat, usually found in a playground for children, a circus for acrobats, or on a porch for relaxing.

Porch Swing

A hanging seat, usually found in a playground for children, a circus for acrobats, or on a porch for…

Two young boys sitting near a river bank hand washing dishes. There is also another figure in the background approaching with more dishes.

Two Boys Washing Dishes in a River

Two young boys sitting near a river bank hand washing dishes. There is also another figure in the background…

A well dressed mail man carrying mail in a large black bag. A group of young boys is coming to greet him.

Mail Man and Young Boys

A well dressed mail man carrying mail in a large black bag. A group of young boys is coming to greet…

"It is a weary march. The soldiers are foot-sore, hungry, exhausted. Some drop from the ranks, and fall asleep in a moment upon the frozen ground. Mile after mile they drag themselves along. Little children give them bread, glad to do so much for those who have fought so bravely, and receive in return a kind 'God bless you!'"—Coffin, 1879

God Bless You

"It is a weary march. The soldiers are foot-sore, hungry, exhausted. Some drop from the ranks, and fall…

"This foolish, wayward youth, on mischief bent, / Disturbs a hive - this fun, he'll soon repent; / The bees fly quickly out, they sting him sore, / He wisdom learns, and touches bees no more. / The other boy, at a safe distance, more wise, / Sees trouble brewing - from the spot he flies."—Barber, 1857

Experience Teaches

"This foolish, wayward youth, on mischief bent, / Disturbs a hive - this fun, he'll soon repent; / The…

"The power of speaking to the eyes and heart, / Is great; and is indeed a wondrous art; / It mighty proves; it scorns the tyrant's power, / And will remain extant till earth's last hour: / And useful book may live from age to age, / And those unborn, may read its printed page."—Barber, 1857

Good Books Create Knowledge, Virtue, and Happiness

"The power of speaking to the eyes and heart, / Is great; and is indeed a wondrous art; / It mighty…

"A wayward youth in mischief takes delight, / A trick to put one in a sorry plight, / He deeply digs a pit; covers it all o'er, / And thinks he'll have him in his power; / But now, while he on this way is strolling, / Into his own trap, see now he's falling."—Barber, 1857

He Dug a Pit and Fell into it Himself

"A wayward youth in mischief takes delight, / A trick to put one in a sorry plight, / He deeply digs…

"A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel which appeared in the English journal Punch for June 10, 1854. The tsar is shown holding a bombshell to his ear and, as he listens to it (as children do to sea shells), having a vision of armed men."—Webster, 1920

What Nicholas Heard in the Shell

"A cartoon by Sir John Tenniel which appeared in the English journal Punch for June 10, 1854. The tsar…

"Showing the influence of ancient classical art upon the art of the Renaissance."—Myers, 1905

Tomb at Tours of the Children of Charles VIII

"Showing the influence of ancient classical art upon the art of the Renaissance."—Myers, 1905

Tablets used by children for writing exercises.

Writing Exercise Tablets

Tablets used by children for writing exercises.

"But who are the little boys with the silver badges about the size of a half-dollar on their coats, who are running to and fro with letters and papers in their hands? They do not seem to be more than twelve or fifteen years of age. Those are the pages of Congress; they run errands for the congressman; and each receives two dollars and fifty cents a day for his work."—Carpenter, 1898.

A Page

"But who are the little boys with the silver badges about the size of a half-dollar on their coats,…