This innovative reappraisal of federal courts in Indian Territory, by Jeffrey Burton, shows how the United States Congress used judicial reform to suppress the Five Tribes' governments and clear the way for Oklahoma statehood. By extending the judicial authority of the United States into Indian Territory, the federal government undermined the governments of the Five Tribes until abolition of the tribal courts spelled the end of self-rule. Particular attention is paid to the term of Isaac C. Parker, which affords a deeper understanding of the Western District of Arkansas without the...

A fun and playful seasonal twist on "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" makes this favorite nursery rhyme perfect for wintertime

The itsy bitsy snowman went sledding into town,
looking at the snowflakes softly falling down.
Out came his friends to lend a happy hand.
And everything was perfect in his winter wonderland.

Little ones will love this fresh winter spin on a classic nursery rhyme, as one little snowman sleds through a winter wonderland.

A fun and playful Thanksgiving twist on the favorite nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

The itsy bitsy pilgrim sailed the ocean blue.
On the Mayflower to a home that's new
They helped build the houses, they helped shovel snow.
Then some itsy bitsy new friends came by and said hello.

This little pilgrim sails across the ocean and spends the first Thanksgiving with new friends. Little ones will love this fresh holiday spin on the classic nursery rhyme, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

A merry Christmas twist on the favorite nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

The itsy bitsy reindeer worked up in Santa's shop,
helping the elves to do their Christmas job.
Building the toys and singing songs of joy,
as they wrapped all of the presents for every girl and boy.

The itsy bitsy reindeer spreads holiday cheer as he helps Santa's Workshop get ready for Christmas. Little ones will love this fresh holiday spin on the classic nursery rhyme, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"