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Emma’s Little Bit of Heaven
Emma and her family live in a house beside a creek. They love picking wildflowers for their home. The flowers are disappearing. When Emma discovers a little hidden hollow full of wildflowers, she wishes it could stay untouched. She has a BIG IDEA! It’s not just the flowers! It is about how she feels when she’s there. Will her idea work? Paperback, 31 pages.
Empire State Building
When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and then tossed to the riveter who pounded them into the metal beams. Many pictures and illustrations throughout the book make it fascinating for school-age children. 48 pages; paperback.
Escape into the Night
Freedom Seekers book 1. Libby Norstad’s life has changed to anything but ordinary. In 1857, when she comes to live on her father’s steamboat, Libby’s curiosity ensnares her in a mystery. What secret is Caleb the cabin boy holding so closely? And how can Jordan, a fugitive slave, possibly reach safety and freedom? 247 pages; paperback.
Escape North
This story for 2nd and 3rd graders tells of Harriet Tubman’s life as a young slave and about how she escaped north to freedom. It tells of how she helped rescue other people from slavery in brave trips to the South, and explains the Underground Railroad to children. 48 pages; paperback.
Family: The Gift That Lasts Forever
Six young lads and a sister, motherless. It was so sudden and unexpected. How would they cope now that Mom was gone? Who would take care of them? Tragedy struck hard around Linden, Alberta during the twenties and thirties, and some of their cousins had also lost a parent or even siblings. But the children were young, resilient and surrounded by caring relatives. This true story of how they grew up during years of drought and poverty and even invented plenty of their own fun will make inspired reading. 189 pages.
Finding Providence
The story of Roger Williams. Roger Williams taught that church and state should be separate and that England had no right to take land away from the Indians. When he was tried for preaching new ideas about freedom and found guilty, he fled into the winter wilderness where the Indians took him in. For young children; illustrated. 48 pages; paper.
Fireside Tales
One of the stories, “Danny’s Buried Treasure,” tells how Danny wanted a puppy. Danny says, “I wish I could find a buried treasure. I’d buy the littlest puppy.” Find out where Danny discovers his buried treasure. One of the eight books in the set “A Treasury of Stories.” Silhouette style illustrations; 64 pages; paper.
Flame and Ashes
Triffie is a rich tomboy who is somewhat spoiled. In 1892, a huge fire burns a large part of her city, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Papa’s shop and their beautiful house are all burned down. Together with the rest of the family, Triffie learns to make do with what they still have, and becomes a more caring person in the process. Ages 9-12; 193 pages; hardcover.
Florence Nightingale: Mother of Modern Nursing
This is a delightful little biography of Florence Nightingale, written for ages 7-9. With big print and authentic pictures it tells the story of the rich girl who wanted to help the poor by learning to be a nurse. 32 pages; paperback; Scholastic.
Follow Me
A sequel to A Captain for Hans and The Brickmakers. The difficulties for the Schweitzers of the Palatinate continue as they try to live their faith despite the pressures from the rulers. The next generation is faced with making their own decisions about what they believe. There must also be a decision made about traveling to the New World: a land where people can worship God as they choose. 178 pages; paperback.
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Footsteps in the Snow
A diary of a young girl and her family aboard the Prince of Wales ship. After reaching the New World in 1815, they join the settlement in the Red River area. Hardships and difficulties are a way of life for Isobel and her family. Ages 9-12; 187 pages; hardcover.
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Forty Acre Swindle
Dave and Neta Jackson. “Freedom” in Alabama in 1898 feels like only a step away from slavery. The Turners own a forty acre farm, but the land is run down from growing cotton year after year, the debt is piling up, and prejudiced neighbors make life difficult. But then George Washington Carver comes around with his teachings about how to make the land more productive, how to grow different crops, and ways to make their own soap and whitewash. Hope springs up for Jesse and his family! 141 pages; paper; Ages 8-12.
Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman
Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible and dangerous, but Harriet was strong-willed and courageous. “Someday,” she said, “I’m going to be free.” When she finally did escape by the Underground Railroad, Harriet did not forget her people. A true story of Harriet Tubman’s bold and daring life. 191 pages; paperback.
Freedom’s Pen
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 freed slave and author Phillis Wheatley. 143 pages; paperback.
Friend Penn
This short book with colorful pictures helps children visualize the story of William Penn Jr. Against his wealthy father’s wishes, he joined the plain and simple Quakers. After his father’s death, Penn used his inheritance to acquire land in the New World where people could live in peace and worship God. This book describes his kind and fair dealings with the Indians. Ages 8-10; 59 pages; paperback.