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I Survived: Five Epic Disasters
This book contains true stories of survival written for older children and young teens. Many adults will also enjoy reading these stories. Included are: “The Children’s Blizzard, 1888”; “The Titanic Disaster, 1912”; “The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919”; “The Japanese Tsunami, 2011”; and “The Henryville Tornado, 2012.” 166 pages; hardcover.
I Survived: Nature Attacks!
This book contains true stories of survival from four different nature attacks. These stories are written for older children and young teens, and the focus is on young survivors. But many adults will also enjoy reading these stories. Included are these four accounts: The Deadly Shark Attacks of 1916; The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871; A Venomous Box Jellyfish Attack; and The Eruption of Mount Tambora. 166 pages; hardcover.
I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
It sounds rather funny – a “flood” of molasses! But it was not funny for the people caught in it. In the year 1919 a massive tank holding molasses exploded in the city of Boston. A “tsunami” of molasses destroyed buildings and people in its path. Read this historical fiction story to understand what it was like to live through this awful disaster. 94 pages; paper; Scholastic.
I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami
First, eastern Japan was hit with one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. It shook houses down and made roofs fall in. Then, a terrifying, all-consuming tsunami wave devoured everything in its path. In this historical fiction book, read about how Ben and his family were caught in the middle of one of the worst natural catastrophes in recent times. This book tells how it was to live through these twin disasters. Written at a grade 4 level. 83 pages; paperback.
In My Father’s House, by Corrie Ten Boom
This is the life story of the young Corrie Ten Boom. As she matures, she reaches out to others, helping form girls’ camps for activities and learning about the Lord. Later still, her family takes in children who need a home. Fast paced and alternately humorous and sobering, it makes for interesting reading. 197 pages; paperback. Note: You may be familiar with “The Hiding Place,” a story about how the Ten Boom family sheltered Jews during World War II. This book tells about the years before the war.
In Seven Days: The Story of Creation
This beautiful book was written to inspire a love for God and His Word in preschool age children. The creation story is presented in simple language with beautiful full-color illustrations designed to captivate the attention of your child. Paperback; 26 pages.
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
Lois Lenski; middle/upper. Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison lived on her family’s farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Her life changed forever when she was captured by a band of Indian warriors. Based on a true story, here is the unforgettable tale of the legendary “White Woman of the Genesee.” Harper Trophy. $6.99, paper.
Inferno in the Lost Pines
A few sparks on a windy day in Bastrop, Texas, started a major fire, and in its path were many homes nestled among the loblolly pines. Despite firefighters’ best efforts, the fire became a monster that couldn’t be stopped. People left their homes and returned a few days later to smoking ash heaps. This book gives their personal stories, how to fight a forest fire, and how to plan a yard with fire prevention in mind. 228 pages; paperback.
Jerry Muskrat
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 90 pages. Paper.
Jessica’s First Prayer and Jessica’s Mother
This sad story begins in nineteenth century London, where poverty-stricken children had to fend for themselves. Jessica had no father or mother. Daniel, a coffee vendor, showed her a little kindness and offered her food once a week. Then Jessica became very ill. Will someone love her and give her a home? 123 pages; paper.
