An audio CD (which comes with each book) tells the story which is fun, educational and loaded with exciting sound effects. Then the story repeats 3 times, leaving out one main character's part for the reader to fill in to become the character of their choice.
This series is excellent in assisting with reading, timing and coordination skills as children become a part of history.
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If "Practice" image is not visible above this text, click here for read-along sample.
On December 1,
1955, seamstress Rosa Parks changed America forever when
she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a
white patron on a Montgomery, Alabama city bus. She was
found guilty of disorderly conduct, which lead directly
to the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott. Join the Raiders
as they time-travel to the 50s getting a close-up view
of this brave and humble woman and learn of her many years working to educate and improve equal
rights for America's citizens. 56
pages
Florence
Nightingale, born in 1820, was well educated in
literature, music, drawing and the domestic arts. At a
young age she heard a different calling for her life's
purpose. It was to follow a life of nursing, a vocation
not respected at the time as hospitals were usually
filthy, dark, unsanitary places. Then during the Crimean
War she became famous for her selfless caring and
tireless service, revolutionizing British military
medical care, greatly improving sanitation, nutrition
and dramatically lowering mortality rates. She became
known by the British soldiers as the lady with the
lamp. Join the Raiders as they visit this remarkable
woman, the first ever to receive the British Order of
Merit. 56 pages
During
the 1800's, as more and more people were settling
throughout the nation, American Indians were forced to
leave their homelands and relocate to Indian territory,
later becoming Oklahoma. Approximately 16,000 Cherokee
Indians traveled nearly 1000 miles, mostly by foot and
under the worst of conditions. Thousands perished during
the journey which later became known as the Trail of
Tears. Join the Raiders as they witness another
historical, yet sad time in America's past. 56
pages
Climb
on board with Biff, Pete, Johnny and Farley as they travel through
time to meet The Tuskegee Airmen! Learn about these heroic African
American pilots of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Travel with the
'Raiders of the Skies' throughout Africa and Europe! Learn how
these men gave of themselves to help make our great nation the
country it is today! After enjoying this action packed story with
the entire cast, fill in the missing lines for our characters and
become one of Farley's Raiders! 56 pages
Travel with Farley's Raiders as they travel through time to look over the shoulders of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Visit the Wright Brothers in their bicycle shop and see how their experiments lead to the first controlled, sustained flight. Find out what happens to Pete when he decides to step out of the time machine for a little joy ride on a high-wheeler bicycle. Become the Raider of your choice in this exciting, interactive audio adventure, as the Wright Brothers take to the sky in their Wright Flyer! 60 pages
The Raiders witness
George Washington as a young boy surveying the land, his leadership
as an officer, crossing the Delaware and his life as the first
President of the United States. With the kids dressed in
period clothing and almost interrupting the course of history at the
Delaware, they make it safely to the end of George's life and home
once again. Join the Raiders for this exciting trip into America's
past. 56 pages
Buffalo Biff & Farley's Raiders journey in time to meet George
Washington Carver, one of the nation's greatest educators, inventors
and agricultural researchers. George was a student of life and a
scholar, excelling in art and music. As an African American, he
faced great challenges during his lifetime. Join the Raiders as they
meet "the plant doctor" and learn about his adventures with the
peanut.
60 pages
Farley's Raiders journey
through time to meet Benjamin Franklin. Ben is best known for his
experiments with electricity, but he was also a printer, inventor, writer
and philosopher. Join Biff, Pete and Ruby for an electrifying adventure
and learn all about one of America's greatest citizens.
60 pages
Biff and Farley's Raiders travel back in time to
1860, to learn about the Pony Express. According to history, all the
mail made it from St.
Joseph, Missouri,
to Sacramento, California. Will history be changed?
Join our friends to discover more of America's past in
"The Pony Express". 56 pages
Biff and Farley's Raiders discover hand written papers in an old
trunk. After realizing they were written by Abraham Lincoln himself,
they journey back in time, witnessing some historical moments of
Lincoln. There they meet Lincoln's son Tad, for another fun and
educational adventure. 60 pages
Come along on
another Time Traveler's Adventure, as Buffalo Biff and Farley's
Raiders journey back to the 1800's, encountering Harriet Tubman and
witnessing firsthand the heroic operation of the "Underground
Railroad." Meet Johnny, who accidentally falls into a little
misadventure of his own when he's captured by a couple of strangers
who think he's an escaped slave. Will he make it safely through his
first Time Traveler's Adventure? Come along to find out while
learning much about the amazing "Underground Railroad." 60
pages
This is the very first "Time Travel
Adventure" the Raiders take, visiting the "Wild West" where they meet
Wyatt Earp, the greatest lawman of the old west. With some unexpected
trouble from outlaws, and a narrow escape from town, the kids use their
special talents to save the village of their Indian friend, Little
Big Dog.
60
pages
The
kids are concerned about the environment. When their school has a
contest to raise money for tree planting on "Earth Day," inventor
Biff builds a newspaper recycling machine. But is it more than just
a simple recycling machine? This fun story was created before the kids began their Time Travel Adventures. 48 pages.
Join the Raiders for this action-packed trip to witness the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt. He was an historian, naturalist, big game hunter, commanded his own Cavalry known as the "Rough Riders," became Police Commissioner of New York City and was the twenty-sixth President of the United States. During his time as President, he fought big corporations, created laws to protect many national parks and forests and began the enormous construction of the Panama Canal. Climb onboard for this exciting adventure into the past with Buffalo Biff and Farley's Raiders!
56 pages
Come along with the Raiders as they travel back in time to learn about the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. During his amazing life, he was an inventor, lawyer, architect, musician, scientist, philosopher, was fluent in five languages and able to read two others. At the age of 33, he was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Hop onboard with Buffalo Biff, Ruby, Johnny and Farley and learn much more about one of our nation's founding fathers.
56 pages
