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The Knight’s Journey
The knight had the greatest horse, the finest castle, and plenty of gold. But he was not happy. “Maybe,” he thought, “the old man in the forest can tell me how to find happiness.” The wise man told the young knight that a drink of the legendary waters of St. Metz would bring happiness. Hardcover; color illustrations; 58 pages.
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.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
This book presents the story of the amazing Lewis and Clark expedition in an interesting way at a reading level appropriate for younger students. It details the planning needed before heading out, tells of hardships faced on the way, contains examples of the men’s journals, etc. Ages 6-10; 48 pages; paper.
The Little Boy Who Changed the World
Ruby was a little girl who dreamed of growing up and changing the world. When she grew up, God asked her to be a teacher. And she worked with a little boy who couldn’t run like the other children. But he taught her how to change the world. 25 pages; hardcover.
The Little Medicine Carrier
George is the medicine carrier for a country doctor. As he walks many miles in all kinds of weather, he is subjected to a variety of temptations. He must not fail, or he will lose his job. A children’s story from an eighteenth century book rewritten in modern English. 65 pages; paper.
The Little Woodchopper
One morning, shortly after his father’s death, young William awakes in the middle of the forest to find himself completely deserted through the trickery of his five heartless brothers. Left alone in strange surroundings, William turns for help to his Savior. After two narrow escapes, he and his faithful dog Caesar find a cottage on the edge of the woods where they make a discovery. 64 pages; paper.
The Lost Children
A gripping saga of a young family living in Ohio’s woody frontier. One evening young Willie and Mary went to bring home the cows, but, unable to locate them, they wandered deep into the woods where they spent the night. The two wandered many days trying to find home. Though wild animals threatened, the Lord protected them until an Indian friend found them. This true story was first printed many years ago. 219 pages; paper.
The Martin Family
Read about the homespun adventures of the Martin family. Christian principles and godly conviction are a vital part of their lives. Children will identify with experiences such as a lesson on grumbling and the worry and prayers when Mother is very sick. These interesting family tales will help teach life lessons. Ages 8-10; 145 pages; paper.
The Master’s Trade
With high hopes, John Rittenhouses’ parents join the surge of Mennonites into the American frontier. The Master Craftsman carves out young John’s faith and character in this budding wilderness where medical help is scarce and hard work, danger, and Indians are plentiful. Through life’s many experiences, John learns that God strengthens and molds lives. Illustrated. 169 pages; paper.
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 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.
