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From Wealth to Faith
Live with the Reimer family in Russia in their affluence and forebodings. Journey with them through disappointment, heartache, and suffering as they seek freedom, and enjoy with them the greater wealth which they obtained at great price. Written by the author of Dilek, about some of the same people. 294 pages; paper.
Fun With Dick and Jane
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away Spot; Go, Go, Go; Guess Who; Jump and Run; Something Funny; We Look; We Play; We Work; and Who Can Help? Grosset and Dunlap.
Generating Wind Power
Niki Walker; lower/middle. Learn about the history of windmills, energy and what it does for us, and how man is using amazing wind turbines to harvest energy from wind today. Many color illustrations. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on page 30.]
Gentle Ben
This story took place when Alaska was America’s last great frontier. Mark Andersen’s only friend is Ben, an Alaskan brownie cub. Mark’s parents can see there is a special bond between their son and the big bear. But some people in town just can’t understand. They want to get rid of Ben. There is danger and excitement for Mark as he struggles to save his gentle friend. 191 pages; paper.
George Müller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans
George Müller was an unhappy, rebellious youth, but was converted to Christianity before he married. After marriage, he opened his home to hungry orphans despite scarcely having enough to feed himself. With God providing for them, the Müller house became known as the “Breakfast Club” for thirty orphans. Eventually, he would give homes to over ten thousand children. 208 pages; paperback.
George Washington Carver
Born to slave parents, young George was orphaned before he could walk. In his youth he fought poverty, and throughout his life he battled prejudice. Yet George Washington Carver emerges as one of history’s most re-markable men! “The Lord has guided me,” Carver was often heard to say. Experience his joys, sorrows, anxieties, and zeal for learning of God’s creation. 138 pages; paperback.
Gerrit and His Dog and the Royal Law
“Feeble-minded” Gerrit’s only friend seemed to be his dog, Brownie. Then one day his foster father sent Brownie far away. Will Gerrit ever get his dog back? Will his foster father, a lawbreaker, be brought to justice? Also included is “The Royal Law,” which is about Hans, a boy whose home is unhappy. Then he learns about the Golden Rule. The story ends with the parents also living by the royal law. 89 pages; paper.
Glimpses of the Past
This book, edited by Alice Warkentin, contains the story of the late Vada Friesen and includes memories of her childhood and youth years at Fairview, Oklahoma. Read about the twin girls, the tornado that hit their farm, and the many everyday happenings that were a part of her family’s life. 91 pages; paper.
Go West with Miners, Prospectors, and Loggers
When gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California, word spread quickly. Soon three-quarters of the male population of San Francisco headed out to “the diggings.” Many thousands from far and near joined them in the next few years. Life in the area was forever changed! This book tells this thrilling story with concise text snippets and colorful pictures. 32 pages; paperback.
Go West with Settlers and Farmers
This book tells the exciting story of how the American and Canadian West was settled. First came explorers, followed by people seeking opportunity and land to farm. Read about how the land settlement came at great cost to Native peoples, and learn about the wars and other major events that shaped the West. 32 pages; paperback.
God in the Caribou Fire
Pushed by high winds, the wall of fire came sweeping down Mount Marius. The fire rolled and jumped ahead of itself, shooting flames a couple hundred feet into the sky. Time was running out! Read these first-person accounts of people who fled from the Caribou Fire. 251 pages; paperback.
Going to Town
Long, long ago, a little girl named Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack. One spring day Pa has a wonderful surprise – he is taking the family on a trip into town! Laura is very excited, for she has never been to a town, and this special visit is everything she imagined and more. 32 pages; paperback.
Good News for Children
Dating back as far as the mid-1800s, the stories in this anthology teach timeless values such as honesty, integrity, and courage. Written in a clear, vivid style that holds the attention of the reader and impresses the lessons deeply into the mind. Good stories for reading out loud. 82 pages; paper.
Good-Bye Kansas, Hello Louisiana
This is an account of long ago, way back in 1949. Mary was one of nine children in a happy family living in Kansas. But Daddy was sick. He couldn’t handle the cold winters. “You must move south!” the doctor said. How exciting to move all the way to Louisiana! 59 pages; paperback; Smith.
Gopher Tales and Turtle Eggs
Boys and girls growing up in a rural setting, in the era when cars and tractors replace horses, find it an exciting time. Drawn mainly from the author’s memory, these adventures will be appealing to children as well as adults. As adults we may experience a sense of nostalgia and loss as we see memories of this era slipping away with the passing years. 96 pages; paper.
Grandfather Frog
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 87 pages. Paper.
Grandpa John’s Lost Bible
Some people keep the pages of their Bibles clean and white. Not Grandpa John! His beloved Bible is sprinkled with circles and notes from one end to the other. When Grandpa John’s Bible disappears on the way home from church one evening, he knows he will never be able to buy another one like it. Hardcover; 24 pages.
Grizzly King
Langdon and Bruce have one aim – to kill Thor, the biggest grizzly they have ever seen. One fateful day, Langdon, the hunter, unexpectedly comes face to face with Thor, the hunted. A suspense-filled classic. This book gives a wealth of information about the grizzly bear. Not a religious book, but a good book for boys ages 9-14. 150 pages; paper.