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This Side of the Global Wall
The charts, pictures, and text in this book bring some startling statistics into sharp focus. It shows how much of the world’s wealth is concentrated with a few people, and how much Americans spend on their pets, lawns, hunting, and fishing. The changes in the demographics of America are changing in regards to race and religion are shown, and the advances in technology and communication are clearly illustrated. We live in a unique time with great opportunities. What are you going to do with the “five talents” God has blessed you with? 208 pages; paperback.
Thomas Edison
This book tells the story of Thomas Edison’s life, from when he was a young lad inadvisably playing with fire until he became a renowned inventor. This well-researched book tells the story without covering up his problems. His mind and hands were always busy, tackling the next challenge or idea. But his family life suffered, and there were times when the debt was piled high. A good book to learn the history of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Middle/upper grades; 203 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: One instance of inappropriate language on pp. 183.
Thornton Burgess Series
Thornton Burgess series — Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. The 32 titles available are: The Adventures of Billy Mink, Blacky the Crow, Bob White, Bobby Raccoon, Bowser the Hound, Buster Bear, Buster Bear’s Twins, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Danny Meadow Mouse, Grandfather Frog, Happy Jack, Jerry Muskrat, Jimmy Skunk, Johnny Chuck, Lightfoot the Deer, Mr. Mocker, Mother West Wind’s Neighbors, Mrs. Peter Rabbit, Old Granny Fox, Old Man Coyote, Old Mother West Wind, Old Mother West Wind’s Animal Friends, Old Mr. Buzzard, Old Mr. Toad, Paddy the Beaver, Peter Cottontail, Poor Mrs. Quack, Prickly Porky, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, Unc’ Billy Possum, and Whitefoot the Wood Mouse. These books are good reading for children—adults will also enjoy them! 75-90 pages; paper; Dover Publications.
Three Foolish Sisters
Stories Children Love series, book 15. Three little sisters are walking down the path, pulling a wagon. Their little brother is riding in the wagon. They see an open gate at the edge of the Baron’s land. Do they dare go in? What do they find? What terrible predicament do they get into? How will they find little brother? Suitable for beginning readers. 48 pages; paperback.
Three for the Cross
Dutch Freedom Series book 1. Martyrs for the true faith are common people like you and me, people who faced fear and perplexing situations but found grace to follow the way of the cross. And in the cross they found true freedom of soul and spirit. Some took up the cross and found peace. Some turned away. 162 pages; paperback.
Three Hundred Stories
A collection of short stories and accounts, some from German schoolbooks, almanacs, or magazines of long ago, all with lessons for the reader. There are children’s stories, stories of songs, stories of great statesmen, and more. This is an old book which was out of print for a number of years and is lightly revised and improved for another generation of readers. 300 pages; paper.
Three Years Later
As the Martin children grow, other things are changing too. Read about the move to a new farm in a new community. Mixed in are lessons about obedience, sandbox fusses, pride, finishing projects once they are started, self-acceptance and not daydreaming. And why can’t big sister Laura keep her mind on everyday matters anymore? Ages 8-12; 153 pages; paperback.
Three Young Pilgrims
With full-color paintings, maps and illustrations together with lively text, this book makes the experiences of the Pilgrims come alive for children. Experience both the sadness of the great sickness that came the first winter and the joy of a bountiful crop and the harvest celebration by reading the story of one Pilgrim family. Preschool to age 10; 32 pages; paper.
Through the Thunderstorm
Book number two from the Stories Children Love series. To go to Grandmother’s house, Bob, Betsy, and Benjamin have to go through the woods. In the woods there are unseen eyes on the three children – the eyes of the jolly baker who pulls a trick on them, the eyes of a little bird which they trap in their basket, and the eyes of a scary old woman whom they take to be a wicked witch. The children get caught in the woods during a frightful thunderstorm. And then they find out about another set of eyes. Suitable for beginning readers. 48 pages; paperback.
Tornado Boy: A Horse of the West
Out of the old West comes this story of a fine blue roan horse, naturally endowed with a gentle spirit and keen sense. A young ranch hand, Jim, rescues Tornado Boy from the quicksand, only to lose him when horse rustlers sweep through. The graceful horse faces a wild stallion, an ice storm, a grizzly bear, Crazy Barney, and a cattle stampede. A captivating book for ages 9-15; 252 pages; paperback.
Tour of Europe
This book continues Aunt Laura’s travel stories with tales of Europe. Rome with its history of martyrs; Venice, where the “streets” are water and the “cars” are boats; the Rhine River with its many picturesque castles; Switzerland, the country of the Alps and quaint villages – these together with many other facts and stories will educate and entertain. 192 pages; paper.
