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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 Ocean Book
This book gives a colorful, detailed look at the oceans on planet Earth. Text in differently colored sections throughout is variously aimed at 5th and 6th grade reading level, 7th and 8th grade reading level, and 9th through 11th grade reading level. You will likely learn many things about the ocean that you did not know before! For school and home libraries. 96 pages plus foldout; hardcover.
The Phantom Deer
The story of a man, a boy, and a Key deer — an endangered species of miniature deer found in the Florida Keys. Hickey does not appreciate visitors to the Keys, and he is uneasy when his great-nephew Jack comes to visit. Jack is also nervous, but quickly changes his mind when he befriends his uncle’s Key fawn. Follow along as together the three encounter exciting adventures in the beautiful tropical Keys. 192 pages; paperback.
The Pineapple Story
This story about conquering anger took place in Dutch New Guinea. With the basic principle of giving everything we own to God, the missionary learned to overcome his anger about his stolen pineapples. In doing so, he witnessed to those he came to help. A good story for young and old alike. 44 pages; hardcover.
The Railway Children
This classic was first published in 1906. The comfortable lives of three siblings are interrupted when their father is taken away, accused of something he did not do. The children and their mother are forced to move to a small country cottage near a railway station. Their adventures include planning a birthday party for the trainmaster, rescuing a boy with a broken leg, and preventing a train wreck. For ages 9-12; 188 pages; paper.
The Red Roan Pony
The red roan pony had a pretty gray circus pony for a mother and a wild roan mustang for a father. He was full of speed and grace and sense, and had a real love for the young people who loved him so much! Read about races on the prairie and a thrilling fox hunt. Will be enjoyed by animal lovers everywhere! 320 pages; paperback; AB Publishing
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 Schoolchildren’s Blizzard
Marty Rhodes Figley, illustrated by Shelly O. Haas. This story is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower-grade children. 48 pages; paperback.
The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare. Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. Although Matt is brave, he’s not prepared for an attack by swarming bees, and he’s astonished when he is rescued by an Indian chief and his grandson Attean. As the boys come to know each other, Attean learns to speak English while Matt becomes a skilled hunter. Though many months have passed, there’s no sign of Matt’s family. Then Attean asks Matt to join the Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his family again and move on to a new life? Yearling. $6.50, paper.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Coloring Book
Hop into the adventures of Peter Rabbit with this charming coloring book that features renderings of Beatrix Potter’s original illustrations of the mischievous rabbit and his family. The full text of the classic story is part of this delightful book.
The Tinker’s Daugher
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 Mary Bunyan, John Bunyan’s blind daughter. 131 pages; paper.
The Treasure Hunt
Amish Frontier Series book 2. The Yoder family moves to Colorado to take advantage of cheap farmland. Young Joe has studied in history class about the gold rush that occurred some years before, and he seeks to find gold to help the family finances. On one of his excursions he meets an old prospector who has sought gold most of his life. Eventually, both Joe and the old man learn about the true treasures that money cannot buy. 155 pages; paper.
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The Wahoo Bobcat
The great bobcat reigns supreme deep in the Florida water prairie wilderness. Farmers and hunters fear and hate him. But strange circumstances had propel the boy Sammy and the fierce Wahoo bobcat into an unusual compact of friendship and understanding. Will Sammy be able to help when his animal friend is threatened by dogs and hunters? 207 pages; paperback.
The Weed with an Ill Name
Originally published in the 1800s, this book has been rewritten in modern English for children. George and Fanny stay with their uncle and aunt while their father is recovering from an illness. Uncle James teaches them that their hearts are like a field, and they must guard against the weeds that try to spring up. 106 pages; paper.