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Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma
The son of a Congregational minister in Colonial America, Adoniram Judson was exceptionally gifted. While in school he forsook the religious teaching of his childhood only to find his beliefs shaken by the dramatic death of a friend. This caused Adoniram to reconsider and commit his life to God, leading him to eventually become the first missionary from North America to travel to Burma with the Gospel. 231 pages; paperback.
They’re Off! The Story of the Pony Express
In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture—the Pony Express. Over the course of ten days in April, eighty riders and five hundred horses delivered mail between California and Missouri—a mission that took three weeks by stagecoach. The spirit of the brave riders and their ponies is captured perfectly in Cheryl Harness’s lively, brightly illustrated, and information-filled account. 32 pages. Paperback.
The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge
Built in 1880 of cast iron and steel, the “fat and red and jolly” little lighthouse sits on the bank of the Hudson River in New York City. When the great, gray, and powerful George Washington Bridge is built overhead, the little lighthouse feels very, very small. But he soon comes to understand that he is still needed to guide boats through dark and stormy weather. Ages 3 to 7. 64 pages; paperback.
The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
By John Bakeless. In this exciting, action-packed young reader’s edition, based on the author’s acclaimed earlier study of the two great American explorers, historian John Bakeless chronicles the daily challenges these men faced-encounters with indigenous people, snake-infested waterways, prairie fires, floods, heat, thirst, illness, famine, and frigid mountain passes. Ages 10-14. 183 pages; paperback.
The Wright Brothers
Charles Ludwig; middle/upper. A biography of the Wright brothers and how they persevered until they built an airplane that flew. After a series of disappointments and incredible hardship, the Wrights succeeded in proving that they were the first ones to provide mankind with wings. Mott Media. Paperback.
Virginia and the Tiny One
On the night before Christmas, Papa suddenly wakes Virginia and Sarah and takes them to Grandma’s house. Is Mama sick? Papa says no. On Christmas Day, he comes in and announces, “Mama’s okay. There are three of them!” This story is of the 1850s. Lemon Tree Series Book 2. Sequel to Katie and the Lemon Tree. Paperback.
Twig the Collie
Craig Massey; upper. Gordon is sent to the country after being falsely accused of robbery. In his uncle’s home, his troubles are far from over! How can he win the trust of the collie puppy, Twig? Thrilling story of adventure and returning good for evil. Green Pastures. $6.50, paper.
Ten Girls Who Made a Difference
Would you like to make a difference? These ten girls grew up to do just that…Katherine Luther, Bethan Lloyd–Jones, Sabina Wurmbrand, Susanna Wesley, Ann Judson, Edith Schaeffer, Ruth Bell Graham, Monica of Thagaste, Susannah Spurgeon, Maria Taylor. Read this book and find out what God wants you to do!
Snow and Ice: Canadian Winter Weather
Why does Canada have such cold weather? Canada is known for its long winters, but there’s more to the weather than snowdrifts and below-zero temperatures. This book is easy to understand and has thrilling true stories of major weather events. Scholastic Canada.
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.