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Counting and Math Rhymes

The Ants Go Marching

by Traditional

A child's nursery rhyme teaching counting.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 1”

by Mark Twain

The outcome of Huck and Tom's previous adventures are revealed. Widow Douglas' attempts to civilize Huck.

Moby Dick

Chapter 13: Wheelbarrow

by Herman Melville

Ishmael and Queequeg make their way to Nantucket.

Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys

Chapter 17: “Mr. Twistytail’s Lost Hat”

Curly, Flop, and their dog friends are playing in the forest and they find a hat. They realize it’s Mr. Twistytail’s hat and deduce that the wolf must have him. They rush to the wolf’s house and spy the pig father tied up. They trick the wolf and save Mr. Twistytail.

Treasure Island

Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 25: I Strike the Jolly Roger

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Aboard the Hispaniola, Jim confronts the drunken Israel Hands and declares that he is the captain. He throws the Jolly Roger flag overboard. After striking a deal, Hands agrees to help Jim steer the ship.

Seven O’Clock Stories

“Seventeenth Night: The Circus Comes to Town”

by Robert Gordon Anderson

In this story the circus comes to town and the three children enjoy the spectacle.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 4, Chapter 7: Hawk's-Head Mountain

by Hugh Lofting

Doctor Dolittle continues to hastily traverse the landscape, while speculating about the fate of Long Arrow. Mr. Jabizri takes the lead as the mountain gets closer.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 37

by Jack London

Hump and Maud continue their work on the Ghost, as Larsen's health takes another downturn.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 2, Chapter 7: The End of the Mystery

by Hugh Lofting

With Doctor Dolittle's help, Bob finally sets the record straight regarding the death of Bluebeard Bill.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter 14

by Mark Twain

The "Pirates" borrow a raft, intending to camp at a nearby island. The boys are alarmed at the news of a drowning.

Moby Dick

Chapter 76: The Battering-Ram

by Herman Melville

Ishmael discusses the strength of the sperm whales head.

Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys

Chapter 11: “Curly and the Chestnuts”

by Howard R. Garis

Curly was punished by his teacher and had to stay after school. While cleaning the chalkboard, Jacko the organ-monkey hit Curly in the head with chestnuts. They decided to roast them. The alligator came to attack them, but was frightened away by the popping of the chestnuts.

Lyrics of Lowly Life

"Preparation"

by Paul Laurence Dunbar

"The little bird sits in the nest and sings"

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 38

by Jack London

Hump and Maud complete the final rigging of the ship as the ailing captain's health continues to decline.

The Yellow Fairy Book

The Magic Ring

by Andrew Lang

Martin saves the lives of a dog and a cat and gains a magic ring. The ring wins him the hand of a princess, but she does not want to marry a poor man and has him put into a tower to starve, accused of witchcraft. But his faithful friends bring him the magic ring and food, and soon the King lets him out, and he forgives his wife.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 8”

by Mark Twain

Huck hears of his own murder from a passing ferry boat. Huck finds Jim on Jackson Island.

The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore

Chapter 6

by Stephen Crane

The men keep their frustration to themselves, but become angered by the fact that they could die when they have worked so hard to stay alive. The correspondent sees a watch fire on shore. The captain orders the men to put up the makeshift sail so that they can row to land by morning.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 18

by Jack London

After the passing of the storm, the Ghost surveys the area for lost ships and crew. Captain Larsen forcibly adopts new crew members, while continuing to terrify and mistreat his crew. Johnson and Leach finally attempt an escape aboard a sealing boat, setting sail for Japan, the discovery of which, prompts pursuit by Captain Larsen. As the Ghost approaches a nearby boat, Hump prepares to intervene with violence if necessary.

Aesop's Fables

“The Fox and the Stork”

by Aesop

The Fox served the Stork soup in a shallow dish. The Stork could not lap it up. The Stork served the Fox dinner in a long-necked jar into which the Fox could not lap. Does one bad turn deserve another?

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 13: The Devil's Trade Mark

by Anna Sewell

Having come across a cruel young man mistreating a horse, John ensures that he is taught a proper lesson about kindness towards animals.

Flatland

Part 1, Section 9: Of the Universal Colour Bill

by Edwin A. Abbott

The author discusses the Art of Sight Recognition and the Universal Color Bill.

Treasure Island

Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 2: Black Dog Appears and Disappears

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Black Dog enters the inn and asks for an old friend by the name of Billy Bones. By his description, Jim recognizes him as the old sailor staying with them. Billy tries to kill Blackl Dog with his sword and has a stroke. Dr. Livesey cares for Billy.

Treasure Island

Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 3: The Black Spot

by Robert Louis Stevenson

After a glass of rum, Billy’s strength is renewed and plans to outrun his pursuers. Jim’s father dies and Jim encounters a blind man who gives Billy a pirate summons. Billy is worried and suffers a fatal stroke.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Chapter IV: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill

by Lewis Carroll

Alice is once again approached by the White Rabbit, but finds herself once again changed after having a drink. Alice ventures to the top of a giant mushroom.