Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome fall Rothman's popular line drawings offer

Rothman's popular line drawings offer a whimsical and educational guide to life on a farm

Honeybee Democracy brings together

the Bear and the Fox

the first books in this series

and What's the Matter

Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome fall Rothman's popular line drawings offerFor anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published in the UK over a half century ago, these books are still eagerly read by children, despite their length and their decidedly British protagonists. We attribute their success to two facts: first, Ransome is a great storyteller and, second, he clearly writes from first hand experience. Independence and initiative are