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Soft Rain
It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that on May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”: the West. Soft Rain is confident that her family will not have to move because they have just planted corn for the next harvest, but soon thereafter, soldiers arrive to take nine-year-old Soft Rain and her mother to walk the Trail of Tears, leaving the rest of her family behind. Ages 8-12. 115 pages; paperback. Random House.
Spotted Boy and the Comanches
Way back on the West Texas frontier, life was good, except for the Comanche raids! Thad Conway loved his life in this wild area – until one day he was captured by Comanches and carried off a prisoner. This is the story of his life with the Comanches. Could he still remember God’s Word? Could he ever love these people? 155 pages; paperback.
Tangled Waters
Tangled Waters tells the story of an Indian girl, brought up with the traditional background, and exposed, through an accident, to a white civilization. She returns home, determined to merge the two. This story paints a colorful picture of traditional Navajo life and American culture amid the conflicts between the old and new. 212 pages; paperback
Ten Girls Who Made a Difference
Would you like to make a difference? These ten girls grew up to do just that…Katherine Luther, Bethan Lloyd–Jones, Sabina Wurmbrand, Susanna Wesley, Ann Judson, Edith Schaeffer, Ruth Bell Graham, Monica of Thagaste, Susannah Spurgeon, Maria Taylor. Read this book and find out what God wants you to do!
Ten Mile Day
In April of 1869, the transcontinental railroad was nearing completion. Central Pacific, the company that built the western portion of track, attempted to beat the previous record and build ten miles of track in one day. This well-illustrated book documents that day. In twelve hours, hundreds of men working in teams like an efficient machine laid down ten miles, fifty-six feet of track! 40 pages; paperback.
The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
By John Bakeless. In this exciting, action-packed young reader’s edition, based on the author’s acclaimed earlier study of the two great American explorers, historian John Bakeless chronicles the daily challenges these men faced-encounters with indigenous people, snake-infested waterways, prairie fires, floods, heat, thirst, illness, famine, and frigid mountain passes. Ages 10-14. 183 pages; paperback.
The Archaeology Book
This book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You’ll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible. 96 pages; hardcover.
The Arctic Adventurer Wilfred Grenfell
As a schoolboy, Wilfred could hardly concentrate on his studies. There was so much to be explored in the outdoors! As he grew to manhood, his love of adventure and endless energy became a great asset. Up and down the coast of Labrador he sailed, stopping at little fishing villages to give medical care and preach the gospel. 135 pages; paper.
The Arrowhead
For many years, an arrowhead lay buried in the soil of an Indiana farm. The native who had shot it was long forgotten. Decades and generations came and went, and it was left hidden and untouched. Then came Ted, praying and searching for an arrowhead like those his sisters had found. History comes alive through this beautifully illustrated tale. 42 pages; hardcover.
The Beggar’s Bible
John Wycliffe is an Oxford professor who has radical ideas—he believes everyone should be able to read the Bible. Young Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe’s enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot in the streets. Will Wycliffe heed the warnings? 135 pages; paper; Herald Press.
The Captive Princess
This book is a part of a series the author has written for 10-16-year-old girls. These books will interest other readers as well. Each book is about a girl in history who faced life with faith and courage though challenged by tremendous obstacles and sometimes great sorrow and suffering. This book is based on the life of Pocahontas, the Powhatan princess who saved the life of John Smith. 142 pages; paper.
The Great Pyramid
This colorful book explains life in ancient Egypt and tells the story of the building of the Great Pyramid. It touches on the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, explains how the Pharoah had so much power, and tells why the Great Pyramid was built. 48 pages; paperback; Mikaya Press
The Last River
No European had ever taken boats down the Colorado river and come out alive. In May 1869, ten men boarded four rowboats in Green River City, Wyoming. Three months and 1,000 miles later, two battered boats carrying six exhausted and starving men emerged from the depths of the Grand Canyon. The Last River tells their remarkable story. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower and middle-grade school children. Paperback; 47 pages. Proofreader’s note: Instances of violence and evolution on pp. 12, 35, 43.