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Molly Aloian. Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This attractive book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and the people that live in the surrounding rain forest. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing. Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.
Clive Gifford. Colorful and informative. This book will help children learn terms for some of the parts of airplanes and helicopters. They can learn what develops the lift essential to flight. And many pictures demonstrate the different types of aircraft and the different jobs they are used for. Boys will enjoy this one! Ages 7-12; 24 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.
Did you know that Nova Scotia has the world’s highest tides? Have you heard of the great explosion when two ships collided in the Halifax harbor? This book contains many interesting facts about Nova Scotia. Ages 8-12. 44 pages; paperback. Scholastic Canada. Proofreader’s note: Reference is made to millions of years.
The Brady Street Boys, book #1. Terry, Gary, and Larry aged 14, 13 & 12, love their maple tree, their boat called the London, and the friendly St. Joseph River. One day they learn there might be a secret tunnel along the river, which they set out to find. Along the way they meet a grumpy neighbor, a homeless person, and a smooth-talking crook. Paperback; 199 pages.
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.
This book presents the story of the amazing Lewis and Clark expedition in an interesting way at a reading level appropriate for younger students. It details the planning needed before heading out, tells of hardships faced on the way, contains examples of the men’s journals, etc. Ages 6-10; 48 pages; paper.
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.
This is a colorful educational book about trains for young children. The different parts of train tracks, locomotives and train cars are explained clearly and illustrated with many full color photographs. Ages preschool to 10. 32 pages; paperback.
Thirteen-year-old Benjamin enjoys the journey west to Kansas in a covered wagon. His family sets up a sod shanty on their new claim, and much hard work and adventure fill their days. Though Benjamin has given his heart to God, he struggles with feelings of not being “perfect.” Read this interesting story to find out how he grows into a deeper trust and faith in the Good Shepherd. Ages 10-14; 160 pages; paper.
This classic was first published in 1906. The comfortable lives of three siblings are interrupted when their father is taken away, accused of something he did not do. The children and their mother are forced to move to a small country cottage near a railway station. Their adventures include planning a birthday party for the trainmaster, rescuing a boy with a broken leg, and preventing a train wreck. For ages 9-12; 188 pages; paper.
