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Choices, Changes, and Challenges
This fourth book in the series continues the story of Stephanie’s true-life adventures as a single schoolteacher working in small Christian schools around the world. Set in the 1990s, the story takes readers to various locales in Canada, the United States, Belize, Haiti, and New Zealand. Each new destination presents its share of challenges and anxieties, all of which serve to fortify Stacy’s faith and draw her closer to God. 209 pages; paperback.
Decisions, Departures, and Destinations
In this fifth installment of the series, you can follow the true-life travels and adventures of Stacy to the Cotswold District in England, where she serves in the kitchen, classroom, and office of a Christian school. Then she travels through Hungary and Ireland and returns home to help her parents move from Manitoba to Alberta. 197 pages; paperback.
Distant Shores
As a young Amish man in 1969, Ivan Weaver left for Alaska to become a hunting guide with the world-famous Pinnell & Talifson outfitters. For 2 1/2 years he lived in the wilderness, guiding men as they hunted huge Kodiak bears. But Ivan began to be troubled. “What is the meaning of life?” He finally decided he must return to his roots and his church. 243 pages; paperback.
Ferenji – Ethiopia Letters
Four years in Ethiopia: These missionary letters cover those years (2011-2015). The author and her husband lived in the capital city of Addis Ababa. These letters are the author’s observations in the routine of daily life. The title of this book, “ferenji,” is the Ethiopian word for “foreigner.” 303 pages; paperback.
Life in a Fishing Community
Hélène Boudreau; lower/middle. With beautiful pictures and clear text, this book helps children understand what it is like to live and work in a fishing town on the seacoast. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Life in a Mining Community
Natalie Hyde; lower/middle. Children will enjoy learning about mining and the type of communities that form in a mining area. Colorful illustrations. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Nova Scotia
Did you know that Nova Scotia has the world’s highest tides? Have you heard of the great explosion when two ships collided in the Halifax harbor? This book contains many interesting facts about Nova Scotia. Ages 8-12. 44 pages; paperback. Scholastic Canada. Proofreader’s note: Reference is made to millions of years.
Once Upon a Bedtime in a Faraway Land
Oliver lies in bed and imagines traveling around the world. Who might he meet? What kind of bed would he sleep in? From a goat-hair tent to a snowy igloo, from a jungle hammock to a rooftop mat, take a bedtime trip around the world with Oliver and marvel at the places and people in God’s big world. Ages 4-8. Hardcover; 50 pages.
Spotlight on Brazil
Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Children will learn more about the beautiful country of Brazil in this concise and colorful book. Brazil’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Spotlight on Canada
Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. This book gives children a concise and colorful overview of Canada. Canada’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. Many color illustrations; 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Spotlight on the USA
Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Color maps, concise but interesting text and many color illustrations make this a good overview of the United States for young children. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
The Amazon
Molly Aloian. Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This attractive book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and the people that live in the surrounding rain forest. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing. Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
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 Mississippi: America’s Mighty River
Robin Johnson; lower/middle. This engaging and colorful book will bring alive the history, geography and power of one of North America’s greatest rivers. Many colorful pictures. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of thousands of years is mentioned on page 8.]
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The Nile
Molly Aloian. The Nile is the world’s longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book takes readers along the “River in the Sand” as it flows north from its source in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing thousands of miles of desert. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
The Rhine: Europe’s River Highway
Gary Miller; lower/middle. Dark green forests, castles on hilltops, and a beautiful river flowing 865 miles from the Alps to the North Sea: this is the land of the Rhine. Educational and colorful, this book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on pages 8 & 11.]
The Yangtze
Molly Aloian. The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This intriguing book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
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Traveling to Alaska
Leroy and Esther Stoll wanted to see the remote bush country, beautiful glaciers, wild mountains, treeless tundra, and colorful fishing villages of Alaska, the largest state. They put together a route using public transportation all of the way. This is their story as they traveled by van, bus, train, and ship. Leroy’s writing is sprinkled with historical notes and comments about wildlife, geography, and business in this land of the north. 221 pages; paperback.
Traveling to Europe
In 2018, Leroy and Esther Stoll embarked on a European trip to explore the history of their faith aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world’s only remaining ocean liner. Included are accounts of Amish and Anabaptist history and a section of photographs in the center of the book. Similar to the book, Traveling to Alaska. Paperback; 244 pages.
What’s in the Midwest?
Robin Johnson. This is a very interesting and informative book about the Midwest region of the United States. Children can learn about the twelve states that make up this region and their natural resources, history, cities, people, activities and industry. Full-color photographs and maps throughout. Ages 8-12. 32 pages; paperback.