Samuel F. B. Morse

The age of instant communication was ushered in by Morse and his invention of the telegraph. The story follows Morse’s life through his career as an artist, his involvement in the invention of photography, and finally, the success of telegraphy and the Morse Code. 169 pages; paperback.

Ricky and the Hammond Cousins

The second book in the Hammond Cousins series. The Hammond cousins are closely knit, lively, and quite normal. They dearly love their Uncle Jerry, but his boy Ricky is a different story. He is mean, loud, and makes trouble at every turn. The cousins are at first bewildered, then exasperated, and finally compassionate as they learn to relate to a boy with a hyperactive disorder. Christian Light Publ. $5.95, paper.

On the Banks of Appletree Creek

“Judith”; middle/upper. Let’s relive the adventures with the Stoltzfus family on the banks of Appletree Creek. ­Judith, Oscar, and Noah had fun exploring Appletree Creek. They wondered what it would be like to have a city boy come and stay with them-he wanted to learn to work hard like these children. There are many other adventures to share with the Stoltzfus family. Pathway. $4.00, paper.

Little Farm in the Ozarks

Going fishing for the first time, starting in a new school, saving the farmhouse from a fire-these are the elements of young Rose Wilder’s first year at Rocky Ridge Farm. She has moved there with her parents, Laura and Almanzo, to begin a new life in the Missouri Ozarks. Paperback.

Tales From Maple Ridge: The Big City

Book 3 in the Maple Ridge series. Logan Pryce cannot wait to leave boring Maple Ridge and go to the exciting city. While Pa is in a job interview, Logan explores Sherman with his cousin Freddy. After spending a day among the hustle and bustle of urban life, will Logan still find the city alluring? Ages 5-9; paperback. 119 pages.

Billy and Blaze

Billy was a little boy who “loved horses more than anything else in the world.” Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze. Riding through fields and woods, Billy and Blaze learned to trust and understand one another — and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the Mason Horse Show? This is the first book in the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and gentle understanding between a boy and his horse.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

In Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Bible stories will come alive for you as you touch the Wailing Wall in Old Jerusalem, wade in the Dead Sea, and step into the empty tomb. 209 pages; paper.

Around the Bend

Lucy accepts a position as a schoolteacher and leaves for the town of Rockyford. Join the classroom when the inspector makes a surprise visit. Enjoy tobogganing and getting to know Sam. A sequel to The Early Years, Winter Snows, Reaching for Tomorrow, and A Dream Fulfilled. 128 pages; paper.

The Enduring Church

This history of the church is readable and comprehensive. It tells the story of the people who truly have sought to follow Christ and His teachings from the days of the early church to our time. The four sections chronicle the story of apostasy and the rise of state churches, persecution of true Christians through the ages, migration from Europe to North America, and the formation of our church as we know it today. 232 pages; paperback.

The Ocean Book

This book gives a colorful, detailed look at the oceans on planet Earth. Text in differently colored sections throughout is variously aimed at 5th and 6th grade reading level, 7th and 8th grade reading level, and 9th through 11th grade reading level. You will likely learn many things about the ocean that you did not know before! For school and home libraries. 96 pages plus foldout; hardcover.

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