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Christopher Columbus – step into reading
This is the story of Columbus’ voyage across the sea, tastefully written for children. The sailors want to turn back, but Columbus says, “Sail on!” His persistence is rewarded by the discovery of a New World! 48 pages; paper-back; Step into Reading series.
Chuma and Chuma Finds a Baby
This book includes two stories. Chuma wants to learn about Jesus, but her father, the witch doctor, does not let her go to Sunday school. Read how her hate for her sister turns to love. One day she finds a twin baby left to die according to the customs of the tribe. Will she dare to save the baby’s life? How will she keep it hidden? Paperback; 152 pages.
Clara and the Bookwagon
Based on a true account of the country’s first bookwagon. More than anything else, Clara wants to learn to read, but her father says no because “Books are for rich people, and we farmers have no time to read.” The lady who drives the bookwagon helps persuade Father to borrow a book for Clara. Paperback.
Clouds of Terror
Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes. There were grasshoppers everywhere, and they were eating the crops! In the 1870s, when grasshoppers destroyed farms in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, many families gave up and moved away. This is the story of how two Swedish immigrant children help their parents save their home on the prairie. Paperback; 48 pages.
Clouds of War
The early morning quiet of the Ephrata Cloister was interrupted by soldiers seeking paper. Paper? Yes, paper to use as gun wadding! General Washington needs it. Oh, the paradox – 500 copies of unbound Martyrs Mirror, the great book about peace and suffering for Christ, hauled away to be used in carnal warfare! This book makes the story come alive for children. 53 pages; paperback.
Comrades
Jack, a homeless shoeshine boy, lives in the city of Chicago. He is befriended by a well-to-do gentleman and his nephew. After some months with them, he is unjustly accused of stealing a valuable ring. In despair, he runs away. Later the ring is found, and his friends remorsefully search for Jack. But Jack seems to have vanished. 160 pages; paper.
Cornmeal Samaritan
Snug and warm inside the cabin, Esther watched the snow pile high. Then she thought of the six old Indians living in a wigwam two miles away. They couldn’t hunt in this storm; how would they survive? Dad was concerned too. Together they filled a sack with cornmeal, Dad swung it up onto his shoulder, and then he stepped out and started plowing his way through the deep snow on a mission of kindness. 30 pages; hardcover.
Courage to Run
Wendy Lawton. 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 Harriet Tubman. 147 pages; paper.
Danny Meadow Mouse
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 80 pages. Paper.
Danny the Workhorse
Pleasant Valley Farm series. Helga Moser. These books will delight young children. They each tell the story of a special barnyard animal in a warm and personable way. The colorful illustrations by Nadia Gura help tell the story. The books are hardcover with quality binding and paper. In this book meet the workhorse who had one problem – he was lazy! Find out how he was cured. 40 pages.
Days of Toil and Tears
Sarah Ellis. An orphan, Flora writes an entry in her diary every day. She tells of hard work at the mill, and all the joys and sorrows in her young life. One day, Uncle is injured. Auntie and Flora can’t provide enough by themselves. Then uncle’s brother from out west sends a letter, and a wonderful opportunity unfolds. Ages 9-12; 219 pages; hardcover.
Dick and Jane: Away We Go
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are de-lightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away Spot; Go, Go, Go; Guess Who; Jump and Run; Something Funny; We Look; We Play; We Work; and Who Can Help? Grosset and Dunlap.
Dick and Jane: Go Away, Spot
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away Spot; Go, Go, Go; Guess Who; Jump and Run; Something Funny; We Look; We Play; We Work; and Who Can Help? Grosset and Dunlap.