CHILDREN'S SELECTIONS
 Frederick County German Heritage
An illustrated exploration highlighting some of the special aspects of the county from its beginnings to show how the early German influence can still be found today. Written for children, and adults, of all ages. Margaret Denton, 2007, 64 pp, $14.95, member price $13.45
McGuffey's First Eclectic Reader, Revised Edition
A reprint of the 19th century classic. Hardcover, 96 pp, $9.95, member price $8.95
An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving
The story of a 1820s Thanksgiving full of warmth of character and family life. Louisa May Alcott, reprint of the 1882 edition, 62 pp, $8.95, member price $8.05
 Rebecca, A Maryland Farm Girl
This book is based on the real childhood story of Rebecca, who was born in 1921 and grew up in the Frederick County countryside west of Middletown at a time many people lived so modestly that we can hardly imagine their lives. An uplifting and poignant story. Diane Leatherman, 2002, 67 pp, $7.95, member price $7.15
The Night Before Christmas
Pocket-sized, hardcover reprint of the original 1918 edition of the famous poem featuring color illustrations. Clement C. Moore, $6.95, member price $6.25
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Formed from Prince George’s County in 1748, Frederick County originally included all of what are now Washington, Allegany, Garrett and Montgomery Counties, as well as part of Carroll County. Today, Frederick County is the largest county in land mass in Maryland. 
